PREQUISITES: NONE

This 3-credit course may fulfill the General Education Program requirement for "Cultural and Historical Foundations" (Item #2). Consult your major requirements and with your advisor.

TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS (used copies of the specified edition are acceptable):

1. Craig Wright, Listening to Music, 5^th ed. (Thomson Learning, 2008) [ISBN-10: 0495189731 or ISBN-13: 9780495189732 (pbk.)] [REQUIRED]
2. Listening to Music (Thomson Learning, 2008), a 2-CD set of recordings that accompanies the textbook. [ISBN-10: 0495401412 or ISBN-13: 9780495401414] [REQUIRED] (generally available "bundled" with the textbook)

NB.Both the textbook and 2-CD set can be purchased as a "bundle" [ISBN-10: 0495401412 or ISBN-13: 9780495401414].
3. At least seven (7) Scantron Answer Blanks. "Strawberry" color with space for answers to 100 questions (a-b-c-d-e multiple choice). Reorder #: 209161. [REQUIRED]
4. You will need a notebook in which to take notes of class lectures, etc. [RECOMMENDED]
5. You will need computer access to the publisher's textbook companion web site "Wright Companion Site", where you will find supporting materials, listening guides, practice quizzes, etc. [Please note that you are not required to use this web site in any way for this course. Nevertheless, you will find these web pages of great help as you study the course materials.] [RECOMMENDED]

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an introduction to Western Art Music (or what is commonly called "Classical Music"). No music skills of any kind are expected or assumed. Topics for study and discussion will include (1) musical instruments and performance techniques, (2) singing styles and related vocal techniques, (3) genres and forms, and (4) aspects of culture, society, history and geography as they relate to the art music of Western Europe from the Middle Ages to the present, and of the United States in more recent times. In addition to learning about the history of this music and its stylistic traits, you will also improve your critical listening skills and acquire a basic vocabulary for describing music.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: By the end of this course you will:

• know the basic stylistic periods of Western Music history,
• know some of the most important stylistic traits that define the music of those periods,
• know some basic information about some of the most important composers of Western art music,
• know a few important compositions by these composers, and
• improve your ability to listen critically to music.

COMMUNICATION: It is your obligation to read, follow, and complete all assignments and other instructions (verbal or written) given to you in the course of this semester. You are responsible for any information or instructions given out in any of the following ways:

• Class Announcements: At the beginning of class, I may make brief announcements about important information related to MUL 2010. You are responsible for this information, whether you are present or not at that time. Be prompt to class.
• Email: I may send email messages with important information related to MUL 2010 via eCommunity. These messages will always have a header that includes the course number "MUL 2010." It is your responsibility to ensure that your email address in eCommunity is correct and to check your email account at least once a week for any messages that I may send. Feel free to send questions or notify me of problems at any time via email, but make sure that your message includes (1) a header with the word "MUL 2010" and (2) your full name at the end of the message. I will not answer any message that is not properly identified or lacks a full name. I will generally respond within 24 hours.
• Course Web Pages: A set of web pages for this course has been established at: http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~swarfiel/MUL2010/2010home.html. All course information will be posted there, including copies of the syllabus, schedule, review materials and links to other useful information. When in doubt about any assignment, refer to the web pages. These pages will be updated throughout the semester.
• Office Hours & Out of Class: Official office hours will be posted on my door and on the schedule found at my personal web page. Additionally, I will be glad to speak with you at any time that I am not otherwise occupied, but to ensure that I will be available, set up an appointment (via email or phone message). For emergencies, please call me at my office and leave a message if I am not in, or use email.

TESTING AND GRADING: Your grade in this course will be determined by your performance in the following:

In addition to the official exams listed above, there may be brief pre- and post tests for a modest amount of extra credit during one of the earliest and one of the latest class meetings.

Testing Procedures: All tests will be given in the assigned classroom during normal class meeting times. Each test will consist of a series of multiple choice questions and listening items will be included on all tests except the first quiz. Students must bring a recent photo ID and a scantron form ("strawberry" color, 100 answers for a-b-c-d-e questions) to every test or quiz. In addition, be sure you know your university-asigned PID number to identify your answer sheet. Failure to follow any of these directions may result in my refusal to accept your answer form, and you will then receive a grade of "0" for that test.

During graded exams you may not keep any large personal items with you (book bags, skateboards, etc. must be placed away from your seats, preferably at the front and sides of the room). Please note that I assume no responsibility for the security of your belongings. Bring only what you need to class on test days, and if possible, secure your valuable items elsewhere before class.

During graded exams you may not have any personal electronic devices (cell phones, PDAs, games, etc.) or other study items visible to the proctors. If a proctor can see such an item (whether it is in use or not), you will be assumed to be cheating and dealt wtih accordingly.

Policy for Make-up Exams and Quizzes: Make-ups will be allowed only in the four following cases, all of which require documentation:

1. Sustained illness (generally 3 or more consecutive days) requiring treatment by a physician. [produce a note from the attending physician]
2. Death in the immediate family (defined as parent, child, brother, sister, grandparent) within five calendar days prior to a test. [copy of the obituary required]
3. Officially sanctioned UCF activities in which you are a regular team or group member. [produce a note from the sponsor or coach]
4. Observation of a religious holiday. [documentation of the holiday and your affiliation required]

Failure to appear at an announced test/quiz will result in a grade of "0" (zero) for that test. Late arrivals at tests will not be given any additional time to complete the test, nor will instructions or audio portions of the test be repeated.

The following numeric equivalents apply to all grades (both individual tests & final course grade):

Final course averages are calculated to the nearest 1/100 of a point.

No extra credit work will be accepted in lieu of or in addition to the tests listed on this syllabus.

Dates for all tests will be announced at least one week in advance.

The Final Examination for this section of MUL 2010 is scheduled for:

Section 0002

Friday, 12 December 2008

7:00 am - 9:50 pm

Please note that Final exam time may differ from the regular class times. See: UCF Final Exam Schedule (Fall 2008) for all exams at the end of the current semester.)

ATTENDANCE: Regular class attendance is expected of all enrolled students, and you are responsible for all materials covered and all announcements made in every class, whether you are present or not. Because of the size of this class, however, attendance will not be taken and will not be a factor in your grade.

CLASS DECORUM: As a matter of respect to others in the classroom, you are not to engage in conversations unrelated to the current activities of this course, use cell phones or other electronic devices (turn off such items before entering my classroom), or work on anything unrelated to MUL 2010 (assignments for other courses, newspapers, puzzles, etc.) during the 75 minutes of class time. Individuals engaged in such activities will be asked once to cease. The second time they will be told to leave the classroom. Repeat offenders may be expelled from the class. Additionally, you are asked to remove any trash (especially empty food containers and wrappers) when you leave. Please help to keep the room clean for yourselves and others.

CLASS PROCEDURES AND YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: This course will generally follow the textbook (Wright) and recordings roughly in order. You should read and listen to the relevant items before they are discussed in class (see the schedule on a separate web page). Even if you do not understand some materials, you should attempt to complete the reading and listening before the scheduled class meeting.

You should carry your textbook and notebook to all class meetings. You should take notes about any information presented in class.

Following the class, you should re-read the relevant passages in the textbook and re-listen to the recorded items. In addition, sometime shortly after each chapter (or subsection) is covered in class, you will receive Listening Journal Assignments, which you should complete as soon as possible.

QUESTIONS about any unclear materials should be sent to me via email, and these may be answered individually or at the beginning of a subsequent class (as appropriate).

CHAPTER REVIEW SHEETS will be posted on the course web site. These items will help you to organize your notes and guide your studies. Additionally, you may want to use the publisher-maintained web site as an additional source of review information.

In preparing for each class meeting you should allot a minimum of 3 hours (= 6 or more hours outside of class per week for the course). You may find it useful to form study groups so that you may help one another in your preparations for class and for tests. You are not, however, allowed to collaborate on any graded assignments in this class. (see the following item on "Academic Integrity")

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: All graded work, i.e., tests and quizzes, in this class must be your work alone. You are never to collaborate with anyone on tests in this class, and you are not allowed to use your text, notes, or other aides of any kind when you are testing. Violators will be referred to the appropriate UCF authorities for prosecution (see the latest edition of The Golden Rule for more details).

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABILITIES: Any student with a documented disability may receive a special accommodation to complete any requirements of this course. Any student requesting such an accommodation must contact the Office of Student Disability Services (SRC 132; phone 407-823-2371), where such requests are processed. The SDS will ask for documentation of the disability, and they will then notify the instructor of the appropriate accommodations that may be allowed. NB. You cannot simply tell me of your situation, nor can you make requests after the fact, e.g., after you have taken a test or completed the course.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: A tentative listing of all class meetings, topics for discussion, readings, and due dates may be found on the relevant web page for this course.

NB. This syllabus may be revised, if circumstances warrant. You will be notified formally if any changes are made.