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Music 121 - Joyce Sweeney

Course Description

Music 121 - The History of Music and Literature I (3) UC_CSU
This course presents a survey of musical practices and styles from the earliest times to 1700, including the ancient, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. The artistic philosophy of each style period is explored.

Student Learning Outcomes

CRITICAL THINKING
Analyze real and/or hypothetical problems and situations by differentiating facts from opinions, using evidence and sound reasoning in order to develop thoughtful approaches and predict consequences in reaching an effective resolution.
COMMUNICATION
Articulate thought in oral or written form in a clear, well-organized manner by using empathic and critical reading, listening and observational skills to understand and clarify information and ideas in both classroom and real life settings.
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
Identify, analyze, and solve problems that are quantitative in nature. 
SELF AWARENESS/INTERPERSONAL
Use self-assessment and reflection strategies to envision interpersonal, work, community, career, and educational pathways.
CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY
Apply the principles of civility to situations in the contexts of work, family, community and the global world.
TECHNOLOGICAL COMPETENCE
Utilize the appropriate technology effectively for informational, academic, personal, and professional needs.
CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Show appreciation and respect for other cultures through ones’ interactions with others in a variety of ways. ETHICS
Practice and demonstrate standards of personal and professional integrity, honesty and fairness in the classroom; apply ethical principles in submission of all college work; adhere to the highest standards of principled engagement within the college setting and the community at large.
AESTHETICS
Use multiple modes of inquiry and approaches to knowledge in humanities, arts, science and social science to express an appreciation for beauty in art, architecture, music, and literature; develop and express personal creative visions throughout all aspects of one’s life.

Weekly Outline

Week 1.  Mesopotamian and Egyptian Music
               1.1 Introduction
               1.2 Mesopotamian music
               1.3 Egyptian musical practices

         2.  Greek and Roman Music
               2.1 Music in ancient Greek life
               2.2 Rome and early Christian Rome

         3.  Early Christian Practice
               3.1 Hebrew music
               3.2 Types of Christian chant

         4.  Medieval Music Theory
               4.1 Sacred music
               4.2 Secular music

                           Quiz One

         5.  Beginning of Polyphonic Music
               5.1 Conductus
               5.2 The motet
               5.3 Organum

         6.  French 14th Century
               6.1 Ars Nova in France
               6.2 Guillaume de Machaut
               6.3 Standard forms

         7.  Italian Trecento
               7.1 Forms of Italian Renaissance music
               7.2 14th century notation
               7.3 Madrigals, caccias and balleta

         8.  International Style
               8.1 English music and its influence
               8.2 Local styles of music
               8.3 Theoretical Practices
               8.4 Burgundian style

                           Quiz Two

         9.  Beginnings of Renaissance in Europe
               9.1 Status of music
               9.2 Northern composers

        10.  16th Century
              10.1 Adrian Willaert and Franco-Flemish style
              10.2 Italian Madrigal
              10.3 The lute

        11.  Secular Song Outside of Italy
              11.1 French Secular music
              11.2 Late Renaissance music
              11.3 German Renaissance songs

        12.  Instrumental Mlusic during Renaissance
              12.1 Instrumental mlusic
              12.2 Dance and developing forms

                          Quiz Three

        13.  Church Music - The Reformation
               13.1 Reformation in Germany
               13.2 Reformation outside of Germany
               13.3. Counter-Reformation

        14.  Vocal Chamber Music
               14.1 Favola - the beginnings of opera
               14.2 Vocal chamber music
         

        15.  Venetian Polychoral
               15.1 Music at St. Mark's in Venice
               15.2 Secular Venitian music

                          Final

Instructions

Textbook:  Concise History of Western Music, Barbara Russano Hanning, W.W.Norton & Co., ISBN0-393-97779-7


Each week shall have an Assignment that may be submitted earning up to 3 points extra credit for each assignment.  These shall consist of short essay questions about the subject matter studied that week.  Do not copy verbatim from the textbook, but put the information into your own words.  I wish to see if students are grasping the concepts presented.  There shall be three quizzes, which shall be worth 20 points each, and a final exam, which shall be worth 40 points.  This adds up to 100 points

                                  91 -100 = A   81-90 =B   71 -80 = C   61 -70 = D   below 69 = F

So it is possible to earn an "A" without doing any extra credit work. 

College Regulations

No smoking, food or drink is allowed in the classrooms.  Only those enrolled in the class may attend the class.  WLAC Standards and Student Conduct, as stated in the Schedule of Classes, will be enforced.  Regular and prompt attendance in class is a necessity and is expected.
Author/Contact Information
Joyce Sweeney
Ass't Professor
West Los Angeles College
CE 237
Tel 310/287-4265
Biography

B.A. - Wayne State University
Opera Workshop - UCLA
Paralegal Certificate in Litagation - UCLA
Professional singer

 

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