Week 1
| 4/8-1/12 |
| Lecture Topics: |
- Course Orientation and Elements
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| Study in Text: |
- First week checklist
- Concert Report Information - Read all links in the Concert Report sections of sidebar before last meeting class of the week.
- Part I: Chapters 1-3 & 5 (Elements)
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| Due: |
- Activate your web site membership by clicking on the Join Now link in the sidebar of this page - see Members section in list of links at right. You must include your real first and last names and a current and active email address. Must be completed before the second class meeting.
- The Student Information Survey is due at the beginning of class on Wednesday of week I. You must print this form no later than the second class meeting; contact the instructor immediately if you encounter problems.
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| Quizzes and Tests: |
- First quiz will be at first class meeting of week 2.
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| Notes: |
- Students who are already in the De Anza College Honors Program and who plan to take Music 1A for honors credit must arrange a meeting with the instructor no later than Wednesday during the first week of the term. Please also read the Honors Credit link in the sidebar. Note that you must complete honors registration during the first week to avoid paying additional fees.
- Contact the instructor right away if you encounter any problems with online course materials and assignments.
- To avoid being dropped, contact the instructor right away if you must miss any classes during the first week.
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Week 2
| 4/15-4/19 |
| Lecture Topics: | |
| Study in Text: |
- Part I: Chapters 6-10 (Elements)
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| Due: |
- No listening assignment due this week.
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| Quizzes and Tests: |
- Quiz at first class of week: Part I: Chapters 1-3 & 5 (Elements)
The first quiz also includes questions about the Concert Report assignments. (NOTE: Quizzes are based on previous week's study assignment as described in the Study in Text sections of the calendar.)
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| Notes: | - As per above, the first weekly quiz of the quarter is at the start of the first class of the week. You must bring a Scantron (as described elsewhere on this web site) and a pencil.
- The first of the weekly listening assignments is due next week - see the week three section of the calendar for details.
- Honors students must meet with instructor during an office hour to present and discuss their project proposals.
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Week 3
| 4/22-2/26 |
| Lecture Topics: | |
| Study in Text: |
- Part VII: Chapters 1-3 (Non-western Music) and Part II: Chapters 1-2 (Middle Ages and Renaissance Music)
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| Due: |
- Assignment 1 (6th edition) or Assignment 1 (7th Edition) due on Wednesday.
Note that the 6th edition assignment is for students using the older 6th edition of the text, and the 7th edition assignment is for students using the current 7th edition. Page number references and musical examples on the two assignments differ.
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| Quizzes and Tests: |
- Quiz on last week's study assignment at first class of week: Part I: Chapters 6-10 (Elements)
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| Notes: | - This weekend would be a good time to attend your concert for the Concert Report assignment.
- Honors students must meet with instructor during an office hour to present their revised and final project proposals for approval.
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Week 4
| 4/29-5/3 |
| Lecture Topics: |
- Music in Nonwestern Cultures; Middle Ages and Renaissance
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| Study in Text: |
- Part III: Chapters 1-15. (Baroque Era Music)
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| Due: |
- Assignment 2 (6th edition) or Assignment 2 (7th Edition) due on Wednesday.
Note that the 6th edition assignment is for students using the older 6th edition of the text, and the 7th edition assignment is for students using the current 7th edition. Page number references and musical examples on the two assignments differ.
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| Quizzes and Tests: |
- Quiz on last week's study assignment at first class of week: Part VII: Chapters 1-3 (Non-western Music) and Part II: Chapters 1-2 (Middle Ages and Renaissance Music)
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| Notes: |
- This weekend would be the best time to attend your concert for the Concert Report assignment if you have not already done so.
- Note that the first test is next week.
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Week 5
| 5/6-5/10 |
| Lecture Topics: | |
| Study in Text: |
- Part IV: Chapters 1-8. (Classical Era Music)
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| Due: | - Assignment 3 (6th edition) or Assignment 3 (7th Edition) due on Wednesday.
Note that the 6th edition assignment is for students using the older 6th edition of the text, and the 7th edition assignment is for students using the current 7th edition. Page number references and musical examples on the two assignments differ.
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| Quizzes and Tests: |
- Week V Quiz on last week's study assignment at first class of week: Part III: Chapters 1-15. (Baroque Era Music)
-QUIZ WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK.
- Test #1 on Tuesday. (Elements, Middle Ages and Renaissance, Music in Non-Western Cultures) Test dates are subject to change as announced in class.
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| Notes: |
- Concert Report is due next week at first class meeting.
- This weekend is your last opportunity to attend a concert for the first Concert Report assignment. However,
if you wait until this weekend to attend and encounter problems, you
may have difficulties completing your assignment by the deadline.
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Week 6
| 5/13-5/17 |
| Lecture Topics: | |
| Study in Text: |
- Part IV: Chapters 9-12. (Classical Era Music)
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| Due: |
- Concert Report due on Monday at start of class.
- Assignment 4 (6th edition) or Assignment 4 (7th Edition) due on Wednesday.
Note that the 6th edition assignment is for students using the older 6th edition of the text, and the 7th edition assignment is for students using the current 7th edition. Page number references and musical examples on the two assignments differ.
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| Quizzes and Tests: |
- Week 6 Quiz on last week's study assignment at first class of week: Part IV: Chapters 1-8. (Classical Era Music)
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| Notes: | - The Concert Report is due at the first class meeting of the week.
- Honors students must meet with instructor during an office hour this week to discuss progress on their projects. By this time all research must be finished and the basic content of the project complete. If the student is on track, we will schedule the presentation at this point, typically for weeks 9 or 10 at the instructor's discretion.
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Week 7
| 5/20-5/24 |
| Lecture Topics: | |
| Study in Text: |
- Part V: Chapters 1-8. (Romantic Era Music)
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| Due: |
- Assignment 5 (6th Edition) or Assignment 5 (7th Edition) due on Wednesday.
Note that the 6th edition assignment is for students using the older 6th edition of the text, and the 7th edition assignment is for students using the current 7th edition. Page number references and musical examples in the two assignments differ. |
| Quizzes and Tests: |
- Quiz on last week's study assignment at first class of week: Part IV: Chapters 9-12. (Classical Era Music)
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| Notes: | - This weekend would be a good time to attend your second concert for the optional second Concert Report assignment. (Be aware the concert opportunities may be quite limited as the end of the term approaches.)
- Note that Test #2 is next week.
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Week 8
| 5/28-5/31 |
| Lecture Topics: |
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| Study in Text: |
- Part V: Chapters 9-18. (Romantic Era Music)
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| Due: |
- Assignment 6 (6th Edition) or Assignment 6 (7th Edition) due on Wednesday.
Note that the 6th edition assignment is for students using the older 6th edition of the text, and the 7th edition assignment is for students using the current 7th edition. Page number references and musical examples on the two assignments differ.
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| Quizzes and Tests: |
- Quiz on last week's study assignment at first class of week. Part V: Chapters 1-8. (Romantic Era Music)
- Test
#2 on Wednesday. (Baroque and Classical) Test dates are subject to change as announced in class. (2/19/13: This test may be delayed by one day until Thursday of this week. Watch for updated information in class.)
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| Notes: |
- Memorial Day Holiday on Monday - campus closed.
- This weekend would be a good time to attend your second concert for the optional second Concert Report assignment. (Be aware the concert opportunities may be quite limited as the end of the term approaches.)
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Week 9
| 6/3-6/7 |
| Lecture Topics: | |
| Study in Text: |
- Part VI: Chapters 1-10. (Twentieth Century Music)
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| Due: |
- Assignment 7 (6th Edition) or Assignment 7 (7th Edition) due on Wednesday.
Note that the 6th edition assignment is for students using the older 6th edition of the text, and the 7th edition assignment is for students using the current 7th edition. Page number references and musical examples on the two assignments differ.
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| Quizzes and Tests: |
Part V: Chapters 1-8. (Romantic Era Music)
- Quiz on last week's study assignment at first class of week: Part V: Chapters 9-18. (Romantic Era Music)
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| Notes: | - This weekend would be a good time to attend your second concert for the
optional second Concert Report assignment. (Be aware the concert
opportunities may be quite limited as the end of
the term approaches.)
- Honors students presentations begin.
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Week 10
| 6/10-6/14 |
| Lecture Topics: |
- Romantic Period and Twentieth Century
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| Study in Text: |
- Part VI: Chapters 11-18. (Twentieth Century Music)
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| Due: | - Assignment 8 (6th edition) or Assignment 8 (7th Edition) is due on Wednesday.
Note that the 6th edition assignment is for students using the older 6th edition of the text, and the 7th edition assignment is for students using the current 7th edition. Page number references and musical examples on the two assignments differ.
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| Quizzes and Tests: | -
Quiz on last week's study assignment at first class of week: Part VI: Chapters 1-10. (Twentieth Century Music)
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| Notes: | - Note that two listening assignments are due next week
- Students working to raise their grades should pay attention to several important deadlines next Monday, including the due date for the second optional Concert Report.
- Plan to attend Extra Credit concerts by De Anza College Music Department groups at the end of the term.
- This weekend is your last-chance opportunity to attend a concert for the optional second Concert Report assignment. However, if you wait until this weekend to attend and encounter
problems, you may have difficulties completing your assignment by the
deadline.
- Honors students presentations conclude.
- Students qualifying for and desiring to re-take one of the earlier exams must submit their written requests by next Monday. See week 11 and week 12 in the calendar for additional information. (Note that specific conditions apply to this option and not all students are eligible.)
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Week 11
| 6/17-6/21 |
| Lecture Topics: | |
| Study in Text: |
- No new text assignment. (Subject to change.)
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| Due: | -
Assignment 9 (6th Edition) or Assignment 9 (7th Edition) due on Monday.
Note that the 6th edition assignment is for students using the older 6th edition of the text, and the 7th edition assignment is for students using the current 7th edition. Page number references and musical examples on the two assignments differ.
- Assignment 10 (6th edition) or Assignment 10 (7th Edition) due on Wednesday.
Note that the 6th edition assignment is for students using the older 6th edition of the text, and the 7th edition assignment is for students using the current 7th edition. Page number references and musical examples on the two assignments differ. - Several options for improving your grade are due this week:
- Optional resubmission of one homework assignment - Due on Monday. Students may resubmit one homework assignment selected from assignments #1-8 and earn a higher grade on it. No late submissions accepted under any circumstances. (You may turn this in earlier if you wish.)
- Optional second Concert Report due on Monday - see green sheet for explanation. Late reports not accepted.
- Optional Test Re-take requests due on Monday. See the final exam section listing below in this calendar for description of this option. If you meet the requirements to take advantage of this option (a grade lower than a C on test #1 or test #2) and you would like to re-take one of the tests to possibly raise that grade to a as high as a C, you must turn in a written request by this deadline. Your request must include your name and the test you wish to re-take, either test #1 or test #2.
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| Quizzes and Tests: |
- Quiz on last week's study assignment at first class of week: Part VI: Chapters 11-18. (Twentieth Century Music)
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| Notes: |
- Note that two listening assignments are due this week.
- Regular class meeting next Monday, followed by final exam schedule starting on Tuesday.
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Week 12
| 6/24-6/28 |
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| Study in Text: |
- No new study assignment - review for Test #3.
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| Due: |
- Any remaining extra credit reviews must be submitted by the start of the Monday class. Late extra credit reviews are not accepted.
- No other new assignments during finals week.
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| Quizzes and Tests: |
- Quiz at first class of week. (No new quiz - retake quiz only.)
- Test #3 (Romantic and Twentieth Century):
9:30 class: Final exam session at 9:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. TUESDAY, JUNE 25 - attendance required.
10:30 class: Final exam session at 9:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 - attendance required.
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| Notes: |
- Monday is the final regular class meeting of the term and we will meet for regular class activities, typically including new topics and the retake of the previous quiz.
- Final exams are scheduled on Tuesday through Friday of week 12. You are required to attend the the scheduled final exam session for your class. Exam sessions are often on different times and days than normal class meetings during the rest of the term. Resolve any potential schedule conflicts (at the college, your work, your family, etc.) well ahead of time, as exceptions to the published exam schedule are generally not granted.
- Students with a grade lower than a C on test #1 or test #2 may optionally choose to also re-take one of those tests during the final exam session and raise their grade for that earlier test to a C.
- Grades will be posted online during the week after final exams at the latest and will remain available here for about one week after the end of the term. Check the web site for updates.
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