A Note from the Instructor
Course Description
Registration
Passwords
Materials
Web Requirements
Assignments
Exams and Grading
Interaction
A NOTE FROM THE INSTRUCTOR--
Below you will find a general description of how this course works. Once you are registered for the course, however, you will need to check in with the GUIDE to the course that is posted on the school server. That GUIDE explains in detail how the course works, and will give you the specific info you need, such as passwords for the term, deadlines for tests, etc.
Once you have enrolled in the course be sure to contact me so that we can establish good lines of communication. This is urgent, so do not delay! My address is: kobler321@aol.com. Then log on to the school's server and go to my course website to read the GUIDE to the course. This is also urgent, too. Once you have done these two things, email me with any questions you may have.
I look forward to working with you!
Linda Kobler
This course is a multimedia tour through the world of music, from Medieval Chant to Rock, from Leonin to John Lennon. Students begin by studying the elements of music (sound, harmony, melody, rhythm, form, etc.) and build a comprehensive vocabulary with which to understand and evaluate musical expression. After this introduction, six historical periods of music are presented: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern/Contemporary. Students learn to match composers of various periods with particular styles and characteristics. Each composer is presented within the context of their era, including a study of how social, political, and economic factors influenced their writing.
The 28 web lectures are embedded with over 160 audio and video examples. There are film and book recommendations, and links to other resources on the Web. The course also features Weekly Chat, and a library of quizzes that you can use to prepare for exams.
To register for this class contact the school first. After registration, email me immediately to confirm your registration. You need not write a long letter-- just stating your name and the name of the school is sufficient. Remember that you MUST put the name & number of the course in the SUBJECT LINE of all your emails!
After you register for the course and email me confirming your registration,
log on to the school's website. Go to my course and click on the
GUIDE. The GUIDE will explain how the course works, supplies
passwords to the Lectures and practice quizzes (they are different from the
school website passwords!), and has important info about deadlines and
requirements.
| There are three items which are required for this course: | |
| 1.)
The Textbook: Roger Kamien's "Music: An Appreciation,"
FIFTH BRIEF EDITION, published by McGraw-Hill.
2.) The set of 4 AUDIO CDs to accompany the book. (This set is distinct from the CD-ROM which comes bundled inside the book, and which we will NOT be using.) 3.) The "Study Guide and Student Workbook" to accompany "Music: An Appreciation." |
|
How to obtain the materials-
The best place to obtain the materials is usually through the school bookstore. But if you run into problems, you can always order directly from McGraw-Hill by calling: 1-800-262-4729. They'll send them to you via U.P.S. It takes 7-10 days to arrive under normal shipment. If you want used materials, you can also order online at various sites, including efollett.com or varsitybooks.com, subject to availability.
GETTING STARTED: After reading the GUIDE, you should visit and bookmark the SYLLABUS PAGE for a complete run-down of the semester, and links to each lecture.
You can use Internet Explorer or Netscape for this course. The only other requirement is the RealAudio Player plug-in, which you will need if your system doesn't automatically play the examples. Many internet users already have RealAudio but if you don't have it, you can easily download it using the instructions below.
There is Live Chat via the Instant Messaging system of America Online (AOL) every Thursday evening between 9 pm and 10 pm (E.S.T.) If you already are an AOL user, you are automatically equipped to start using it (just hit the PEOPLE icon, click INSTANT MESSAGE, type your message and hit SEND.) If you do not use AOL, not to worry! You can download a free copy of the program-- this is an easy, no-tears download with instructions for running the program on any platform.
Chat is not mandatory. It's just an added perk in case you want to ask me questions in real time.
The Assignment Page of the website lists the readings in the textbook and online lectures, the exercises in the Study Guide, and the Test Yourself Practice quizzes. Remember that these assignments were specifically designed to help you prepare for the exams. The more you do them, the better you'll fare on the exams. You do not need to turn in your assignments for grading as all assignments are self-correcting. However, if you are not doing well on your tests you may need to do the assignments again and confirm with me that you completed them before testing.
Exams are multiple choice. All exams are online and you may take them from your home computer. Your grade is based upon the result of those exams.
INTERACTION WITH INSTRUCTOR AND OTHER STUDENTS:
There are two different ways for students to communicate.
1) DIRECT E-MAIL. Write as often as you wish. I always respond promptly.
2) WEEKLY LIVE CHAT: Every Thursday between 9 and 10 pm, Eastern Standard Time, there is one-on-one chat using the Instant Messaging system of America Online (AOL). If you use AOL you are already equipped to start: simply hit the PEOPLE icon, and click INSTANT MESSAGE, type your message and hit 'Send.' If you do not use AOL, you can download a free copy of AOL Instant Messenger (http://www.newaol.com/aim/friend.html). This is an easy, no-tears download, and there are clear instructions right at the site for downloading on any platform (Windows, Macintosh, or Unix).
Instructions for Downloading RealPlayer--
1. Go to http://www.realaudio.com, and click on the hyperlink for the FREE REAL PLAYER (yes, it's really FREE. You may have to 'dig' to find it, but it's there. There is a purchased version, but it is NOT necessary to buy it. The free version works just fine. )
2. Fill out the form which asks questions about your computer and asks for your e-mail address.
3. Click the button that says "Download FREE RealPlayer"
4. Verify that it says "RealPlayer for Windows 95" or whatever system you chose when you filled out the form.
5. Click on any location to start the download.
6. When prompted, choose "Save to Disk" and specify the directory where you want the Real Player installation program to be saved. WRITE DOWN the name of the file and the directory so you don't forget where you put it! Put the champagne on ice...
7. When you've finished downloading you should sign off the internet. Then go to the directory you stored the program in, find the download and double-click on it.
8. This will walk you through the rest of the setup process with ease.
9. Pop the cork-- you're done! Congratulations.
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