Syllabus Fall 2010
MU 141
Guitar II
Credit Hour 1
Textbook
Progressive Guitar
Lead Book I
Rhythm Book I
Division of Humanities and
Social Science
Instructor: Dr. Everett Miller
Guitar I
Fall 2010
Course Number: MU 141
Time & Day: MWF 9:00 – 9:55
Location: Concordia Campus Room: Music Room
Instructor: Dr. Everett Miller
Office: Music Room 08:00 – 5:00
Phone: (785)-243-1435 ext 286
Email:
Required Materials:
Nylon or steel string acoustic guitar in tunable condition.
Progressive Guitar, Lead Book I, Rhythm Book I
Office Hours: 8:00 – 5:00 Daily
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Students will learn to play more complex rhythms, chords and lead patterns. The student must furnish their own guitar.
PREREQUISITE: Guitar I or permission of instructor.
SEQUENCING: Guitar I
METHOD OF EVALUATION/GRADING:
Grades will be determined as follows: A = 91 - 100
1.) Attendance 25% B = 81 - 90
2.) Practice 25% C = 71 - 80
3.) Exams 50% D = 61 – 70
F = < 60
TEACHING METHODS:
Lecture/listening to recordings/viewing appropriate videos and class demonstration.
ASSIGNMENT POLICY:
Students will need to arrive at class fully prepared to play his/her assignments.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Integrity
It is imperative that each student does his/her own work. The following policy will apply to all students in class.
Infractions of academic integrity (honesty) shall include:
· Using another student’s work without giving the student credit for the work. In other words, taking someone else’s file and placing your name on it and claiming it is yours, using another student’s quiz, or help on a quiz/exam.
· Giving another student your file(s) knowing that he/she intends to turn it in as his/her own creation, giving another student your quiz, or help on a quiz/exam.
It is not an infraction of the policy to help another student understand how to do an assignment if he/she does the work himself/herself with your assistance.
Cheating:
“Cheating means getting unauthorized help on an assignment, quiz or examination.”
1. You must not receive from any other students or give to any other students any information, answers, or help during an exam.
2. You must not use unauthorized sources for answers during an exam. You must not take notes or books to the exam when such aids are forbidden, and you must not refer to any book or notes while you are taking the exam unless the instructor indicates it is an “open book” exam.
3. You must not obtain exam questions illegally before an exam or tamper with an exam after it has been corrected.
Materials taken from “Academic Dishonesty in Our Classrooms.” Instructional Exchange, 1990, 2 (2), 1-4 (Newsletter available from the Office of University Assessment and Intellectual Skills Program, Western Michigan University)
Plagiarism:
“Plagiarism” means submitting work as your own that is someone else’s. For example, copying material from a book, the Internet, or another source without acknowledging that the words or ideas are someone else’s and not your own is plagiarism. If you copy an author’s words exactly, treat the passage as a direct quotation and supply the appropriate citation. If you use someone else’s ideas, even if you paraphrase the wording, appropriate credit should be given. You have committed plagiarism if you purchase a term paper or submit a paper as your own that you did not write.
Penalties for Infractions:
There will be consequences for committing plagiarism. Although consequences may range from grade lowering on a particular assignment or project to receiving a failing grade for the semester, each instance will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Students are expected to attend each class.
CONDUCT:
Students are expected to respect others for their diverse view and input. Differing viewpoints are encouraged and valued as part of the college experience. The instructor may not validate or affirm ideas or views lacking thoughtful substance or critical analysis. In the classroom, students are expected to comport themselves in a respectful, disciplined, orderly, and thoughtful manner.
EXAMINATION POLICY: There will be a final class presentation that will be a part of the classroom participation portion of the semester grade.
INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANCE:
The instructor will be available any class – related assistance during posted office hours or at a special, pre-arranged times
Incomplete Policy:
Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and documented as described in the Student Handbook. The incomplete must be made up with the instructor assigning the incomplete and must be completed the semester immediately following the semester in which the class was taken. Refer to the Student Handbook for a complete explanation.
ACADEMIC COMPLAINTS:
Cloud County Community College has an Academic Due Process Policy to address any student academic complaints. For any unresolved complaints, the policy can be obtained from the Academic Affairs Office.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS:
Students enrolled in Humanities courses will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of cultural experiences and expressions by exhibiting understanding of the human condition through art, history, literature, music, theatre, or philosophy. Successful students will be able to:
· Identify major cultural influences of human condition.
· Demonstrate understanding of the effects of cultural influences on individuals and society.
· Analyze and synthesize the effects of cultural influences on the human condition with regard to time and places.
DEPARTMENT GOALS:
· Students will demonstrate mastery of lessons assigned.
· Students will demonstrate proficiency in applying principles of “practice makes perfect”.
· Students will demonstrate the ability and initiative to meet all deadlines assigned.
COURSE GOALS (Student Learning Outcomes):
· Understanding the various complex chords and strums.
· Understanding the social circumstances that the songs come from.
· Understand music from a personal perspective and how music defined one’s sense of time and place.
ASSESSMENT of COURSE GOALS:
Perform assigned strums for the Final Exam Student Recital.
Accommodation for Disability:
If you need academic adjustments for any type of disability, see your instructor during office hours or make an appointment. Students also may contact the Director of Advisement and Counseling, located in the Advisement Center.
Inclement Weather Policy:
In case of extremely severe weather, the college may close. The following radio and TV stations will be notified:
KNCK 1390 AM Concordia KCLY 100.9 FM Clay Center
KREP 92.1 FM Belleville KHCD 89.5 FM Hutchinson
KVSV 1190 AM Beloit KSAL 1150 AM Salina
WIBW (TV) Chan. 13 Topeka KWCH (TV) Chan. 12 Wichita
KOLN (TV) Chan. 10 Lincoln, NE
You may also go to www.cancellations.com
Students should call the switchboard at 800-729-5101 or 785-243-1435 if they are unable to attend class due to hazardous conditions. Night class and off campus class cancellations are left to the discretion of the instructor.
Course Outline:
1.) Review – notes, basic chords, basic strums
2.) More Melody playing (ensemble)
3.) More chord playing
4.) Barre chords
5.) More Strums
6.) More scales and keys
7.) Styles of playing