Course Syllabus

Course Description

An introduction to the musics of Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, Oceania, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, focusing on the interconnectedness and cross-fertilization between cultures. This course is AA degree applicable, CSU and UC transferable, and satisfies requirements for majors in Global Studies, Humanities, and Humanities and Fine Arts.

Student Learning Outcomes

Our goals in the course are:

  1. To gain an understanding of the methods, themes, values, and history of ethnomusicology as a field of study.
  2. To be able to recognize, locate, and explain the cultural, chronological, and geographical contexts of world musics.
  3. To apply music terminology to describe, document, compare and contrast stylistic elements of musical phenomena.

Course Website

Everything you will need for the course is here on the course website including the textbook and its accompanying audio tracks. All assignments and exams are explained in detail. You will also find links to flashcards and additional resources intended to enrich course content.

Textbook

World Music: A Global Journey [link will appear here]

Tracks

tracklist of textbook audio files

CD 1 [link will appear here]

CD 2 [link will appear here] 

CD 3 [link will appear here] 

Exams

IMPORTANT: Both exams — MIDTERM and FINAL — must be taken to pass this course. You can take each online exam (called "Quizzes" in Canvas) three times to earn your highest score.  Please know that these exams, for which all possible multiple choice questions are available to you prior to the exam, constitute only 25% of your grade. If you complete all assignments, you will already have earned a "C" or better for the course. 
No Stress!

Grading Policy

This class uses criterion-referenced assessment in which all students are expected to succeed.

Any assignment submitted after midnight on the due date will appear as zero points in the Gradebook until completed satisfactorily. An assignment that is incomplete when submitted will earn 1 point until completed. Any assignment may be resubmitted with changes to complete that assignment for full credit. All assignments will be submitted through Canvas.

There are no penalties for late assignments. All assignments, except for the Final Exam ONLINE, will become unavailable for submission on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:59pm. The Final Exam ONLINE will be available from Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00am to Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:59pm at which time the Final Exam ONLINE will become unavailable.

A=90%
B=80%
C=70%
D=60%

Keep track of your earned points and my comments on your assignments by clicking on the "Grades" link in Canvas. Remember to ALWAYS back up your computer files on auxiliary storage such as a flash drive or by emailing files to yourself.

How do I view assignment comments from my instructor?

How do I view annotation feedback comments from my instructor directly in my assignment submission?

Dropping the Class

If you decide not to complete this course, it is your responsibility to officially drop it. Please speak with me if you are considering dropping the class. Yes, s**t happens, but I am ready to help you "hang in" and get over the finish line. 

Pass‐NoPass (P/NP)

You may take this class P/NP. With a grade of "C" or better, you will earn a "P." You must file for the P/NP option by 11:59 PM Friday, December 13, 2024. Once you opt for P/NP you cannot change back to a letter grade unless your Petition for Waiver of College Regulations is approved.

Navigating Canvas

https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/889687/pages/navigating-canvas

What are the browser and computer requirements for [Canvas]?

SRJC Remote Resources

https://www.santarosa.edu/srjc-remote-resources

Services for Online Learners

Laptop / Hotspot Loans

Standards of Conduct

Students who register in SRJC classes are required to abide by the SRJC Student Conduct Standards. Violation of the Standards is basis for referral to the Vice President of Student Services or dismissal from class or from the College. See the Student Code of Conduct page.

Collaborating on or copying of tests or homework in whole or in part will be considered an act of academic dishonesty and result in a grade of 0 for that test or assignment. Students are encouraged to share information and ideas, but not their work. See these links on plagiarism: SRJC's statement on Academic Integrity

Financial Aid

Students are encouraged to submit the SRJC Foundation Scholarship Application at https://santarosa.awardspring.com/ to be considered for hundreds of scholarship opportunities. Student Financial Services can be contacted at https://financialaid.santarosa.edu/.

Special Needs

Every effort is made to conform to accessibility standards for all instructor-created materials. Students should contact their instructor as soon as possible if they find that they cannot access any course materials. Students with disabilities who believe they need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disability Resources at (707) 527-4278.