Tuesday, October 27, 2015


MUL2010 Music Appreciation
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Course Name:  Music Appreciation
Term/Session: 2 (Spring 2016), Sessions 1,2,4
Reference Numbers: 536168, 536310, 536622
Course Number:  MUL2010
Term/Session: 1 (Fall 2015), Sessions 2, 4
Reference Numbers: 525047, 525596, 526472, 526473 

Faculty Introduction

Welcome to Music Appreciation, MUL2010! My name is Dr. Loretta Scherperel and it is my pleasure to be your instructor for this online section of music appreciation. I am the course designer/developer for Broward College's online music appreciation courses and was commissioned by the college to present the course for national review by the "Quality Matters" accrediting agency. This prestigious accreditation was received in 2012.  

I have a doctorate in music in music literature and organ performance from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. In addition to teaching online music appreciation for Broward College, I have taught music theory, ear training and sightsinging, applied organ, and applied piano.

Welcome to the class!  I look forward to a great semester.

Faculty Contact Information

Instructor Name:
Loretta Scherperel
Office Phone:
954-201-7900
Campus Phone:
954-201-7900
Fax:
954-201-7937
Email:
lscherpe@broward.edu

Course Description; General Outcomes

An introductory music course for non-music majors, designed to develop a basic music vocabulary, establish critical listening skills, and survey the evolution of Western music within a framework of world cultures. Meets Area 2 of the general education requirement.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student shall:

·         develop a basic vocabulary and foundation of general music concepts.

·         describe the music,  discuss the main musical styles, and identify representative composers and their works of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and  Twentieth-Century style periods.

·         classify the traditions and sounds of non-Western music, including India and Africa.

·         examine and determine various styles and genres of Western and/or non-Western music as viewed through musical performances and evaluated by a performance review.

Click BC Course Outlines for more details.

Course Prerequisites

To maximize your chances for success in this course, make sure that you meet the following course prerequisites:

  • Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites:  none

Orientation to Online Learning

To be successful in an online course, you should assess your readiness to successfully engage in an online learning class at Broward College. You can complete the Orientation to Online Learning to determine if an online class is a right fit for you and to learn how to navigate the system.  Upon completion of the orientation, you will earn a certificate.  Some professors require you to submit this certificate during orientation, so make sure to save it in an easily accessible folder on your computer. 

Course Attendance and Participation Policy

During the first week of class, you must complete the Syllabus Quiz from the course orientation, or you will be withdrawn from the course. Simply logging into the course will not satisfy your attendance during this time. As with an on-campus course, students who are reported for non-attendance in an online course and are withdrawn are still responsible for paying for the course. If you do not complete the requirements of the first week of class, you should drop the course by the official drop/add deadline or expect to pay for the course.

It is very important for you to actively participate in this online class. You should remain an active learner in this class and always communicate extenuating circumstances to your instructor. Ongoing communication with the instructor is critical to your course success. Completion of tests, assignments, and other class activities are used as indicators of your participation in order to satisfy this reporting requirement.  See the list of activities required for participation and attendance on the General Course Policies page.

Required Course Materials

None; the course contains a built-in, free e-text with linked music examples.

Methods of Instruction

This is a 3-credit hour fully online course without proctored exams. In this class, you will engage in structured out-of-class and online activities. The online activities may include, but are not limited to, readings, discussions, essays, listening assignments, and online quizzes and tests. See the course schedule for a detailed description of activities. Students are responsible for regularly reviewing the course schedule and completing all required assignments.

There are no proctored, on-campus exams.

General Policies and Technical Requirements

You are responsible for being familiar with all BConline policies and procedures related to your activity in this course.

Broward College Policies

  • Review the Broward College Policies on topics including disability services, academic honesty, privacy, and critical event procedures.

BConline Policies

  • Review the General Course Policies for topics including rules for netiquette, definition of participation, and other information.

Technical Requirements

  • Students taking an online course are expected to be moderately proficient in using a computer. Please go to the Technical Requirements page for a complete list of computer skills and technical requirements.

How to Access the Course

Follow these steps in order to log into the BConline course. Normally, the login date will be the first day of the session in which the course is scheduled. Only students who have registered and paid for the course will be permitted to login. There may be a delay of up to 20 minutes from when you register and pay before BConline login is activated.

  • Your BConline User Name is the same as your BC email ID.
  • Your BConline password is the same as your BC email PIN code.
  • If you need login information, obtain BC email user ID and PIN code before attempting to login to BConline.

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