MUSIC WORLD MUSIC Lectures: Mondays & Wednesdays, 12:15pm-1:30pm, PACB CRN 25717

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1 MUSIC WORLD MUSIC Lectures: Mondays & Wednesdays, 12:15pm-1:30pm, PACB CRN Instructor: Andrés R. Amado, Ph.D. Office: PACB Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30-5:00PM Course Description: Music 1309 is designed to introduce students to various musical traditions throughout the world, including Africa, Asia, North and South America, and Europe. The course will investigate the historical and sociocultural contexts of musical traditions, as well as musical terminology, specific musicians, ensembles, instruments, forms, and other elements of the musics studied. Discussions, assignments, and other course activities will follow two main discussion threads: (1) what meaning(s) do(es) music convey, and what context-specific roles can music play. I hope that throughout this course you will further your appreciation of the vital role that music plays in society and people s individual lives and their societies, and that you ll learn to consider music critically in several dimensions beyond its apparent role of entertainment. Course Objectives: The objective of the course is to help you develop knowledge and skills in four areas that may prove valuable in other courses and life in general: critical thinking and listening (CT). This means that I will challenge you to question taken-for-granted assumptions about music and culture by engaging you through a variety of media and literature. I will also encourage you to make connections between concepts studied in class and music in other contexts. Written assignments and class discussions will also help you develop communication skills (CM). As the course reflects on our engagement with regional, national, and global communities through music we will engage issues of social responsibility (SR). Finally, we will also address the ethics of music research, production, and consumption in different contexts and our personal responsibilities on those subjects (PR). I will measure your development of these skills and knowledge by your ability to do the following: 1.Identify and describe stylistic traits of a piece of music in technical terms (melody, rhythm, harmony, texture, instrumentation, etc) (CM, CT). 2.Articulate relationships between a piece of music and its historical/functional/cultural context(s) (CM, CT, SR). 3.Formulate informed arguments about specific musical and/or cultural issues based on specific evidence, including musical examples, literature from the course, your own observations and experience, etc. (CT, CM, PR, SR) 4.Apply concepts from the course to other examples of music in/as culture, particularly those relevant to us in our particular socio/historical context (SR, PR, CT). Required materials: Texbook and CDs: The textbook for this course is Excursions in World Music by Bruno Nettl et al., 7th edition (2017). The accompanying sound tracks are also required. I>Clicker+: Purchase your device at the University Bookstore. Supplemental readings: Additional articles will be provided via Blackboard. Some readings will be challenging. Rather than a total comprehension of the material, I expect a familiarity with key concepts and a willingness to grapple with the ideas presented. 1

2 Internet Access: You will need access to the internet and the course management interface Blackboard on a regular basis to view your grades, assignments, supplemental readings, discussion forums, submit your work, etc. Assessment: Your performance in this lass will be assessed in three categories: (1) exams (30%), (2) written assignments (50%), (3) class participation (20%). NOTE: No participation points will be awarded if you do not register your clicker on Blackboard. Exams (300 points) Two exams will be administered. Both will include a listening section section and a nonlistening section. For the listening section you will be asked to identify the musical characteristics of a piece of music (objective 1) and the probable context of the performance (objective 2). The non-listening section may ask you to identify and/or explain the musical significance of a concept, person, place, or object (objective 2). Both listening and nonlistening sections of the exams may also require you to identify, illustrate, and/or discuss a concept. You may also be asked to apply it in a specific context. The content on the exams will be related to course materials (CDs, textbook, supplemental readings) but will NOT be entirely derived from them. The point is to assess whether you can extend your critical thinking and listening skills to new contexts (objective 4). Exam Schedule: Exam 1: Wednesday October 12 (Listening portion) Exam 2: Wednesday December 7 (Listening portion) Participation (200 points) You are expected to attend class regularly, be on time, and stay throughout the duration of the class. Your participation in class will be assessed based on (1) your participation on clicker and other class activities and (2) observing proper classroom etiquette. 1. Clicker activities: You may be asked at any time during lecture to submit a response to a question using the clicker. You should bring your clicker to every class session. You will earn 1 participation point for submitting an answer, and 1 extra point for each correct answer (when applicable). You MUST register your i-clicker online by []. Follow the registration instructions posted on Blackboard. At the end of the semester all points will be added. The final score will be converted to account for 20% of your final grade. 2. Classroom etiquette: Punctuality: Arrive to class on time and stay for the full duration of the lecture. Tardiness and/or leaving early may result in loss of participation points. Use of laptops and tablets: You may use your laptop computer or tablet to take notes. Please use them wisely. Do NOT use your electronics for purposes unrelated to the class. It not only distracts you but also those around you. Should the use of electronic devices become a problem, you may be asked to put them away, loose participation points, or electronics may be banned from class entirely for everybody. Respect: Be courteous with your peers and instructor. We will discuss sensitive issues. Please respect who disagree or challenge your point of view so that all feel free to express themselves. 3. Bonus participation points: Students who continuously and appropriately participate in lectures by volunteering opinions and thoughtful questions without being disruptive can be awarded bonus participation points. According to UTRGV policy, students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and may be dropped from the course for excessive absences. UTRGV attendance policy excuses students from attending class if they are participating in officially sponsored university activities, such as official school of music performances, rehearsals, and tours, observance of religious holy days; or for military service. Students should contact the instructor in advance of the excused absence and arrange to make up missed work or examinations. 2

3 Campus Carry: As of August 1, 2016 Texas law SB11 (Campus Carry) went into effect, authorizing individuals with a license to carry a concealed weapon to bring their firearms into university classrooms. This means that while I oppose the presence of weapons in any learning environment I cannot legally prevent you from carrying a concealed weapon to class. If you have a license and choose to exercise your right to bring your gun into the classroom it is your responsibility to be familiar with the appropriate laws and university policies. Firearms MUST remain concealed at all times. If a firearm is visible on or about your person you will be reported to the police and removed from the classroom immediately. You will only be allowed back if the police determines you did not violate the law. If they find you in violation, however, you will be permanently banned from class. If you do not feel comfortable attending class because of Campus Carry or the university policies that enforce it, you can decide not to come to class and earn your participation points through the submission of additional writing assignments. If you choose this option you must notify your instructor of your intention in writing by September 14th (last drop date). You will then be excused from class participation and be given additional assignments to submit electronically through Blackboard. Written Assignments (500 Points) Late written assignments will be subjected to a penalty. 25% of an assignment s total worth will be deducted each day that it s late, and will be considered a day late immediately after the appointed time when it s due. Unit Essays (200 points, 100 points each) You will be required to submit two unit assignments (350 to 600 words each), in which you address a particular question related to the unit studied. The questions, detailed instructions, and rubrics for these essays will be posted on Blackboard. Even though only two essays are required you may submit as many of them as you want. Only the two higher grades will count towards your final grade. Essays dealing with a particular unit must be turned in by the last class session dealing with that unit. Event Report (150 points) You will be required to attend an event that involves a musical performance and write a report about it. Specific instructions on this repot as well as the grading rubric will be posted on Blackboard. Event reports must be submitted by class time on April 27. Interview/Ethnography Report (150 points) You will be required to conduct an interview on a musical topic and analyze it. Your report should reflect on how your conversation relates to an issue addressed in this course. Specific instructions and the grading rubric will be posted to Blackboard. Ethnographic Interviews must be turned in on Monday April 11th during class. NOTE: No assignments will be accepted via . Follow the submission instructions for each assignment. Some will require an electronic submission through blackboard, others will need to be turned in as a hard copy. Items sent directly to my mailbox may not be graded. Grading Scale: 90% and above A 80% to 89% B 70% to 79% C 60% to 69% D 59% and below F 3

4 UTRGV Policies Following are policies of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley you should be familiar with. Students with Disabilities If you have a documented disability (physical, psychological, learning, or other disability which affects your academic performance) and would like to receive academic accommodations, please inform your instructor and contact Student Accessiblity Services to schedule an appointment to initiate services. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment with Student Accessibility Services before classes start. However, accommodations can be provided at any time. Brownsville Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in Cortez Hall Room 129 and can be contacted by phone at (956) (Voice) or via at ability@utrgv.edu. Edinburg Campus: Student Accesibility Services is located in 108 University Center and can be contacted by phone at (956) (Voice), (956) (Fax), or via at ability@utrgv.edu. Mandatory Course Evaluation Period Students are required to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your UTRGV account ( you will be contacted through with further instructions. Students who complete their evaluations will have priority access to their grades. Online evaluations will be available Nov 18- Dec 8 for full fall semester courses. Scholastic Integrity As members of a community dedicated to Honesty, Integrity, and Respect, students are reminded that those who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and expulsion from the University. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to: cheating, plagiarism, and collusion; submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person; taking an examination for another person; any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts. Since scholastic dishonesty harms the individual, all students, and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations and UTRGV Academic Integrity Guidelines). All scholastic dishonesty incidents will be reported to the Dean of Students. Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Violence In accordance with UT system regulations, your instructor is a responsible employee for reporting purposes under Title IX regulations and so must report any instance, occurring during a student s time in college, of sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, or sexual harassment about which she/he becomes aware during this course through writing, discussion, or personal disclosure. More information can be found at including confidential resources available on campus. The faculty and staff of UTRGV actively strive to provide a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and respect in an environment free from sexual misconduct and discrimination. Course Drops According to UTRGV policy, students may drop any class without penalty earning a grade of DR until the official drop date. Following that date, students must be assigned a letter grad and can no longer drop the class. Students considering dropping the class should be aware of the 3-peat rule and the 6-drop rule so they can recognize how dropped classes may affect their academic success. The 6-drop rule refers to Texas law that dictates that undergraduate students may not drop more than six courses during their undergraduate career. Courses dropped at other Texas public higher education institutions will count towards the six-course drop limit. The 3-peat rule refers to additional fees charged to students who take the same class for the third time. 4

5 Course Schedule (Subject to change at the discretion of the instructor) Txt = Textbook, Bb = Reading posted on Blackboard, TK = Textbook music track, TBA = To be announced, YT = YouTube Note: CD tracks may be numbered differently than their downloadable versions. Unit Date Topic(s) Readings Music Unit 1: The Study of Music M-Aug/29 What Is Music? Pitch, Rhythm, Texture and Instrumentation, Form, Genre, and Style Read course syllabus. Register clicker. W-Aug/31 Music, Meaning, and Culture Bb: Small, Blacking 1973, M-Sep/5 Labor Day. No class. No assignments due. TBA W-Sep/7 Music and Universals Bb: Nettl 2005 TBA M-Sep/12 Music and Ethnography Unit Essay #1. Txt: Bb: Rhodes YT: Seeger Interview W-Sep/14 Western Europe: Cultivated Vs. Vernacular Musics Bb: Gelbart. Txt: TK 9.2, 9.7, 9.8 Unit 2: Europe M-Sep/19 History of Music and National Identities: the British Isles W-Sep/21 Ethnic Minorities in Europe: Roma and Jewish Musics Bb: Alves 2010a. Fleming TK 9.6 Txt: TK 9.3, 9.5, 9.5 M-Sep/26 The Iberian Peninsula: Confluence of Diverse Musical Styles Unit Essay #2. Bb: Alves 2010b YT: Paco de Lucia TK 9.1 W-Sep/28 The Study of African Music Bb: Agawu 1992 Txt: TK 8.1, Unit 3: Africa M-Oct/3 Music in Sub-Saharan Africa Txt: TK 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6 W-Oct/5 Afro Pop Txt: TK 8.7, 8.8 M-Oct/10 Music of the African Diaspora Unit Essay #3. Bb: Erlmann 2004 YT: Mbube, Lion Sleeps W-Oct/12 Midterm Exam 5

6 Unit Date Topic(s) Readings Music Unit 4: The Middle East M-Oct/17 History and Structures of Music in the Middle East Txt: TK 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, W-Oct/19 Music, Religion, and Culture Txt: TK 3.8, 3.9 M-Oct/24 W-Oct/26 Music and Nationalism in Turkey Interview Workshop Popular Music in Egypt and Algeria Unit Essay #4. Bb: Dergimenci Cavicci Bb: Al-Deen 2005, Txt: TBA TK 3.7 YT: Raï M-Oct/31 India s Classical Music: Hindustani and Carnatic Systems Txt: TK 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 W-Nov/2 Popular Music in India: Bhangra and Bollywood Txt: 40-42, TBA Unit 6: The Americas Unit 5: Asia M-Nov/7 Indonesia: Javanese Gamelan and Wayan Kulit Txt: TK 7.1, 7.2 W-Nov/9 Balinese Gamelan and Invented Traditions Txt: TK 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8 M-Nov/14 W-Nov/16 Japan s Court and Concert Traditions Interview Assignment due. Theatrical Music in Japan/Popular Music Unit Essay #5. Txt: , M-Nov/21 Latin America s Tri-Ethnic Musical Heritage Txt: , TK 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, Txt: TK 6.1, 6.2 TK 10.1, 10.4 W-Nov/23 Music in the Andes Txt: TK 10.3, 10.6 M-Nov/28 Mexican Music Txt: TK 10.5 W-Nov/30 Native American Music Event Report due by class time Txt: TK 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.5, 12.7 M-Dec/5 W-Dec/7 Jazz and Latino/a music in the U.S.A. Unit Essay #6. Final Exam Txt: ,