SYLLABUS
For week by week description of requirements,
assignments, and exams, refer to the Course Outline at the
following link:
http://vickyjohnson.altervista.org/TheoryIIICourseOutline.htm
Course Description
Practice in contrapuntal composition
in tonal styles. Prerequisites: MUSI 1311
and 1312.
Required Materials
Davidian, Tonal Counterpoint for the 21st-Century
Musician (no eBooks; used books must not be written
in) You also need music staff paper, notebook, folder for handouts, pencil and eraser. I will not accept any assignment written in ink. Mechanical pencils are a good choice.
You MUST have access to a computer for receiving e-mails, checking the Course Outline, receiving assignments, downloading and uploading assignments, and to score student compositions. There are computers available in the Fine Arts building and in the library, open at scheduled times, but it is your responsibility to access these course elements as necessary. Your failure to do so is not an excuse for late or missed assignments, or for missing course updates or other communication. Finale (notation program) is available on computers in the Fine Arts building, but those labs are also used for classes, so schedule their use in advance.
Course Work
In-class lectures, discussions and analyses
Assignments, including student compositions
Individual work on computer programs
Grading Will Be Based On
Assignments and compositions 50%
Midterm exam 20%
Final exam 20%
Class participation 10%
Grade calculator
Note: Music exists in time. It is important for music professionals to be able to perceive and identify musical elements quickly or they will be of little use. For this reason, proficiency in the areas of music theory includes speed as well as understanding and assessment will include both.
Tarleton differentiates between a
failed grade in a class because a student never attended (F0 grade),
stopped attending at some point in the semester (FX grade), or because
the student did not pass the course (F) but attended the entire
semester. These grades will be noted on the official transcript.
Stopping or never attending class can result in the student having to
return aid monies received. For more information see the Tarleton
Financial Aid website.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is required. Absences will only be excused with proper written documentation. This includes a note from a healthcare provider in case of illness or a form signed by a sponsor (presented in advance) in the case of a University sanctioned activity. Attendance at funerals and court appearances will also be excused with proper documentation and advance notice.
Class will begin on time according to the clock on
the Course Outline. If you are late and have
already been marked absent, it is your responsibility
to check in at the end of class to have the absence
corrected to a tardy. A student's absences will not change any deadline or assignment requirements. You are always responsible for any material you miss, so check the Course Outline and/or a fellow classmate for announcements, assignments, and requirements.
Classroom Policy
No food or drink in the classroom.
Turn off your cell phones and put them out of sight - mine and yours. Text messaging is prohibited in the classroom. Please see me if you have a special emergency situation requiring this type of communication.
Attention will be given to the lesson at hand, or you will be excused from the classroom. (In other words, no working on other homework, personal business, sleeping, etc.)
Keep your backpacks and other personal belongings out of the aisles for the sake of convenience and safety.
Do not leave the room during class except for an emergency as this disruption is almost always (except for an emergency) avoidable.
Although it may not be disruptive to slip out, coming
back in is always distracting.
If your conduct for any reason is unacceptable, you will be asked to leave. Do not return to class until you have made an appointment to see me and the situation has been resolved.
Assignments
All homework assignments are due at the start of class on the due date specified in the Course Outline. Specific instructions for assignments will often be listed in the Course Outline which will be updated on the course web page. It is important to refer to this page often. Any modifications to the schedule will be announced in class.
Late assignments will only be accepted with prior approval and then at a penalty of ten points per calendar day.
Problems
This course moves quickly. If you begin to experience problems, consult me right away. Do not wait until you are hopelessly behind or lost. Extra help (including tutoring) is available.
Academic Honesty Cheating, plagiarism (submitting another person's materials or ideas as one's own), or doing work for another person who will receive academic credit are all impermissible. This includes the use of unauthorized books, notebooks, or other sources in order to secure or give help during an examination; the unauthorized copying of examinations, assignments, reports, or term papers; or the presentation of unacknowledged material as if it were the student's own work.
Any student caught cheating or plagiarizing will receive a grade of "F" for the class. Further disciplinary action may also be taken beyond the Department of Fine Arts. This decision will be mine in consultation with the department head. Cheating is serious business and the penalties for engaging in this sort of activity will be severe. Consult the following link for further information on academic conduct as specified in the TSU catalog.
http://catalog.tarleton.edu/undergrad/academicinformation/
Students with Disabilities Policy
It is the policy of Tarleton State University to
comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.
If you are a student with a disability seeking accommodations for this
course, please contact the Center for Access and Academic Testing at
254.968.9400 or caat@tarleton.edu.
The office is located in Math 201. More information can be found at www.tarleton.edu/caat,
in the University Catalog, or at
www.ada.gov.
Health and Wellness Policy
It is the Department of Fine Arts' policy to provide
and maintain a safe and healthy work environment for
students, faculty, and staff, and to accept
responsibility for the health and safety of others,
including visitors, who may be affected by our
activities. This policy applies to all activities
and areas of the department, including performance
spaces, classrooms, studios, practice rooms,, faculty
and staff offices, and communal areas.
Academic Affairs
Core Value Statements
Academic Integrity Statement
Tarleton State University's core values are
integrity, leadership, tradition, civility, excellence,
and service. Central to these values is integrity,
which is maintaining a high standard of personal and
scholarly conduct. Academic integrity represents
the choice to uphold ethical responsibility for one's
learning within the academic community, regardless of
audience or situation.
Academic Civility Statement
Students are expected to interact with professors and
peers in a respectful manner that enhances the learning
environment. Professors may require a student who
deviates from this expectation to leave the face-to-face
(or virtual) classroom learning environment for that
particular class session (and potentially subsequent
class sessions) for a specific amount of time. In
addition, the professor might consider the university
disciplinary process (for Academic Affairs/Student Life)
for egregious or continued disruptive behavior.
Academic Excellence Statement
Tarleton holds high expectations for students to
assume responsibility for their own individual learning.
Students are also expected to achieve academic
excellence by:
- honoring Tarleton's core values
- upholding high standards of habit and behavior
- maintaining excellence through class attendance and
punctuality
- preparing for active participation in all learning
experiences
- putting forth their best individual effort
- continually improving as independent learners
- engaging in extracurricular opportunities that
encourage personal and academic growth
- reflecting critically upon feedback and applying
these lessons to meet future challenges
Academic Affairs Service
Statement
Tarleton faculty, staff, and students are expected to
model responsible citizenship through service activities
that promote personal and academic growth while
enhancing the university, local, regional, national, and
global communities. These activities will foster a
culture of academic/public engagement that contributes
to the achievement of the university's mission and core
values.
reflecting critically upon feedback and applying
these lessons to meet future challenges
Note: Please see the
Course Outline for specific topics, schedule,
requirements, and deadlines.
Created and maintained by Vicky V. Johnson
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