Lake-Sumter State College Course Syllabus
Course Information:
Course Prefix/Number: MUL 2010
Course Title: Music Appreciation
CRN: 20405
Credit Hours: 3
Semester: Spring 2018
Class Days, Location, Time: Tuesday/Thursday, 12:30-1:50 pm, FA 7
Course Description: This course is an introduction to various music elements, practices and styles found primarily in Western Art music. This course is intended for non-music majors and majors; no prior musical experience is necessary for success in this class.
Instructor Information:
Name: Dr. Charise Lindsay
E-Mail:
Office Location: FA 2
Phone: 352-323-3651
Office Hours: Leesburg Campus Tuesday/Thursday 12:00-12:30, Tuesday 2:00-4:00, online Monday and Wednesday 6:30-9:30, South Lake Campus Mondays 1:00-2:00
Vital Communication Information:
For e-mail, please note that all students are required to use Lakehawk Mail for official college e-mail communications. See the college webpage for instructions on activating Lakehawk Mail (
Sending a private message using the MESSAGES tool in Canvas is always the most secure method of contacting your Instructor.
Please remember that any phone contact with your Instructor should be of a professional nature. Please always leave a clear, concise, but detailed message with your contact and class information.Always follow up a phone call with a written account via BB Message or e-mail.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites:
Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Textbook & Other Course Materials:
Music: An Appreciation – Brief, 9th Edition
by Roger Kamien.
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
You may purchase the supplemental listening guides and other materials that accompany this textbook, but it is not required.
Technology Requirements:
Canvas is a required component of this course. Students unfamiliar with Canvas are expected to complete Student Orientation Course located in Canvas within the first week of classes.
Major writing assignments need to be created and saved in a file format that is compatible with Microsoft Word. If using a word processing program other than Word, it is the student’s responsibility to adhere to all formatting and submission requirements.Please ask for help if you are unsure how to save a file in a Word-compatible format.
Please see the LSSC Lakehawk Page for information on how to obtain Microsoft Office 365 as an LSSC Student (
Student Learning Outcomes:
The following outcomes will be assessed in this course. An “outcome” is defined as something students
take with them beyond this course.After successful completion of this course, the student will….
Evaluate a piece of musical work and present a description and opinion of it.
Present an analysis of a musical work utilizing specific terms introduced in class.
Describe and identify musical instruments, voices, and musical periods.
Course Objectives:
Objectives are defined as what the course will do &/or what the students will do as part of the course.
- The student will demonstrate knowledge of a wide selection of musical literature, the principal eras, genres, and cultural sources.
- The student will demonstrate knowledge of representative works of the past and present necessary to evaluate the quality of musical works and performances
- The student will demonstrate knowledge of music history and literature of Western and non-Western cultures, including ethnic/multicultural contributions to music, and the relationship of music to other arts.
- The student will write article discussions and complete concert reports related to music that is primarily Western Art Music.
- The student will listen to, identify, and discuss audio performances of music.
- The student will prepare creative assignments to supplement understanding of music and music history concepts and facts.
- The student will read about and discuss the relationship of Western and non-Western music to society and other fine arts.
Institutional Policies & Procedures:
Academic Integrity:
The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the basis of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an ongoing assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that work will be independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information and inspiration. Honesty is an appropriate consideration in other ways as well, including but not limited to the responsible use of library resources, responsible conduct in examinations, and the responsible use of the Internet. (See college catalog for complete statement.
Important Information for Students with Disabilities:
Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately to discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the Leesburg Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any campus. An appointment can be made by calling 352-365-3589 and specific information about the OSD and potential services can be found at then go to “Quick Links” and click on Disability Services. (
Privacy Policy (FERPA):
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student’s education records. In order for your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records located in the Admissions/Registrar’s Office.
Zero-Tolerance for Violence Statement:
Lake-Sumter State College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated in College Board Rule 2.17. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with Board Rule 2.17.
Attendance/Withdrawal Policies:
Institutional Information:
Once the Add/Drop period passes, students deciding to discontinue class attendance and/or online participation have the responsibility for formal withdrawal by the withdrawal deadline.
Withdrawal Deadline:
10/30/17
Instructor Policies:
This course is fully online. Therefore, you must have regular access to a computer or tablet, and internet connection throughout the course.
Late Work/Extensions:
Be sure to stick to deadlines in order to receive full credit on all assessments and assignments.
Classroom Etiquette:
Please use respect in communicating with the instructor and classmates.
Profanity and other inappropriate content in course postings will result in a grade reduction.
Grading Information:
Grading Scale:
A 90-100%B 80-89%
C 70-79%
D 60-69%
F 59% and below
Methods of Evaluation:
Your work will be judged against accepted academic standards for writing and documentation.
Assignment Overview & Grade Breakdown:
Category / Description / Points or %Concert Reports / You will complete 2 concert reports during the semester. The format for these will be provided subsequently. One of the concerts must be live. This means that you go to a venue where the performers are physically present as well. The other concert may be recorded and viewed on a computer or television. Each concert must last at least 20 minutes. You must attend the entire concert. / 50 points
Article Review / The article review requires that you read and summarize an article that pertains to music. In addition to the summary, you will explain how it directly or indirectly relates to music history. Articles must come from reliable, peer-reviewed sources like what you would find on jstor. Sources, such as Wikipedia, blogs, and personal websites are not appropriate sources. / 25
Participation / You are expected to attend all classes and participate in the application or lab activities during that class. Percentage of classes attended and participated in. You are allowed 2 total absences with no penalty. / 100
Listening Tests / 3 at 75 points each / 225
Creative Assignments / Includes the Music Journal, Pictures and an Exhibition, and Film Score Assignment. / 40
Unit Tests / 5 at 100 points / 500
Final / 60
Total Points / 1000
Course Calendar:
Week / Begins / Ends / Objectives & Reading Assignments / Items Due1 / 1/9 / 1/11 / Part I, Chapters 1-5 / Orientation, Part I
2 / 1/16 / 1/18 / Part I, Chapters 6-10
Part VI, Chapter 19 “Jazz”
3 / 1/23 / 1/25 / Review and Test / Part 1 test 1/25
4 / 1/30 / 2/1 / Part II, Chapter 1
5 / 2/6 / 2/8 / Part II, Chapter 2
Part VI, Chapter 20 “Music for Stage and Screen” / Part II test, 2/8
6 / 2/13 / 2/15 / Part III, Chapter 1-6
Part III, Chapters 5-9
7 / 2/20 / 2/22 / Part VI, Chapter 21 “Rock”
Part III, Chapters 10-13
8 / 2/27 / 3/1 / Part III, Chapter 14 & 15
Part VII, Chapter 1 “Music in Nonwestern Cultures” / Part III, test with listening portion 3/1
9 / 3/6 / 3/8 / Part IV, Chapters 1-6
10 / 3/13 / 3/15 / Part IV, Chapters 7-12
Part VII, Chapter 2 “Music in Sub-Saharan Africa” / Part IV, test with listening 3/15
11 / 3/20 / 3/22 / Spring Break – No School
12 / 3/27 / 3/29 / Part V, Chapters 1-5
Part V, Chapters 6-10 / Concert Report 1
due 3/29
13 / 4/3 / 4/5 / Part VII, Chapter 3 “Classical Music of India”
Part V, Chapters 11-19 / Part V test with listening, 4/5
14 / 4/10 / 4/12 / Part VI / Article Review
Due 4/12
15 / 4/17 / 4/19 / Wrap Up
Finals / Final Exam Week – Final is Tuesday, April 24th, 12:00 noon / Final Exam (Includes Part VI)
Concert Report 2
Due 4/24
Syllabus Disclaimer:
Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within policies and procedures of Lake-Sumter State College, to make necessary changes in course content or instructional techniques without prior notice or obligation to the student.