Course Syllabus
MUSIC 101: INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC ANALYSIS
SEMESTER/YEAR: FALL 2014
INSTRUCTOR: ADRIENNE DUBOSE
INSTRUCTOR CONTACT EMAIL: ADUBOSE1@MY.WESTGA.EDU
INSTRUCTOR LOG IN HOURS (ONLINE OFFICE HOURS): M-F 8PM-10PM SAT-SUN AS NEEDED
ONLINE SUPPORT: Module Questions
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Swinging Chandeliers: Analysis of a popular song.
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
This lesson is designed to help students not just listen to music but to listen to the lyrics and try to understand what the author is trying to say. Students will work on analyzing meanings to songs and create lyrics to a song that have a personal meaning for other students to analyze.
COURSE ASSESSMENTS:
- Participation in discussions: viewed content, initial posts, and reply to 2 students.
- Participation in assignments: Write own lyrics to a song, analyze a song of personal reference, share with peers, and analyze two students’ songs to understand the meaning behind the lyrics.
COURSE CONTENT:
Discussions: 60 points total, 15 points each
Assignments: 100 points total, 20 points each
Final Assignment: 40 points
A= 200-160 points
B= 159-120 points
C= 119-80 points
D= 79-40 points
F= 39-0 points
COURSE SCHEDULE: Modules List
*All module weeks are Monday through Sunday of that week. All module are to be completed by end of week 11:59 p.m. on the Sunday. NO LATE COMPLETED MODULES*
Week 1: Module 1: Due by Sunday 11:59 p.m.
Week 2: Module 2: Due by Sunday 11:59 p.m.
Week 3: Module 3: Due by Sunday 11:59 p.m.
Week 4: Module 4: Due by Sunday 11:59 p.m.
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