Syllabus for 11000.004

1. Course Title: Music for the Listener Course Number: 11000-004
Credit: 3 semester hours Instructor: Joshua Manchester
Email: manchejo@lewisu.edu
Music for the Listener is an introductory course in music for undergraduates seeking to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement. This course is
intended for the non-music major. This primary goal of this course is to help students develop active listening skills through
discussion, collaboration, experiences, and papers. Additionally, students will gain a further understanding of music's relevance in
their lives.
Student Performance Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Define the musical terms used by informed listeners to describe what they hear.
2. Identify the major composers active within each style period.
3. Describe the principal genres used by these composers.
4. Recognize selected musical masterworks.
5. Comprehend music reviews of classical concerts published in major periodicals.
6. Evaluate and critique musical performances and compositions based on objective and subjective criteria.
7. Utilize the internet as a resource for learning more about music.
Textbook:
musicforthelistener.org
no access or passcode required. Use the drop down menu to navigate the site.
Grading Breakdown:
Concert Evaluations: 20% Exams: 20%
Listening Journal: 20% Discussions: 20%
Term Paper: 20%
Late assignments will not be accepted.
Listening Journals: Listen to selected music pieces and journal observations about them each week. The playlists are found at
the bottom of each chapter, and are compiled in Spotify, a free application. (Spotify's mobile app is also free, but the tracks are
played in only a random order) Not every piece in the Spotify playlist is assigned – see the 'Listening Journals' section on Blackboard
for info on exactly which pieces are to be journaled. More info on your criteria for grading is given in the rubric on Blackboard. See
the text (Unit 1 Introduction) for help – up to 100 points for each of 14 journals, comprising 20% of final grade.
Concert Evaluations: See Blackboard for help - up to 100 points for each of 3 concert reviews, comprising 20% of final grade.
Every student must attend at least three performances of concert music and write an evaluation of the experience. Concerts are listed
in the Arts & Ideas calendar as well as on the Department of Music website. Concerts not held at Lewis University must be pre-
approved—Contact Prof. Manchester.
Term Paper: See Blackboard for guidelines – up to 100 points comprising 20% of final grade. Deadlines for topic and bibliography
are in the Timetable found at the Start Here menu. More info on your criteria for grading is given in the rubric on Blackboard.
Exams:
20% of your grade, exams exclusively evaluate the textbook unit they cover. They have due dates, found in the timetable and on
Blackboard.
Discussion Boards:
A new discussion topic is posted each week. Discussions are 20% of your final grade, and a vital part of the learning process, in
which much is learned about the progress of the student - - information which can prove beneficial when considering grades on other
aspects of the course. To earn full credit, Make 4 posts over the course of 3 separate days. Posts should be thoughtful – a large
portion of your score is determined by the quality of the ideas. You will need to make a first post before you can observe others'
posts. More info on your criteria for grading is given in the rubric on Blackboard.
Citations in Writing:
In all writing projects, proper source citation is expected. Not citing sources constitutes academic dishonesty (see below). Students
should note that Wikipedia.com and other internet sources where the integrity of information cannot be verified will not be accepted.
The responsibility of verifying the integrity of internet sources rests on the student. Questions should be directed to prof. Manchester.
Guidelines of Writing:
Ideas/Content Development;
Organization/Structure/Coherence;
Language Use;
Manuscript/Documentation Style.

2. Academic Dishonesty:
Academic dishonesty, intentional or not, will not be tolerated. Students who plagiarize, cheat, or are academically dishonest on
projects will receive a failing grade. Furthermore, these students will be reported to the Chair of the Department of Music and the
Associate Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences for further disciplinary action.
Contact:
I operate an "open door" policy. VERY IMPORTANT: If you have any problems or concerns, please contact me immediately.
Email: manchejo@lewisu.edu
Sanctified Zone:
This learning space is an extension of Lewis University’s Sanctified Zone, a place where people are
committed to working to end racism, bias and prejudice by valuing diversity in a safe and nurturing
environment. This active promotion of diversity and the opposition to all forms of prejudice and
bias are a powerful and healing expression of our desire to be Signum Fidei, “Signs of Faith,” in
accordance with the Lewis Mission Statement. To learn more about the Sanctified Zone, please
visit: http://www.lewisu.edu/sanctifiedzone.
Course Relationship To Mission:
Lewis University is a Catholic University in the Lasallian Tradition. Our Mission is integrated into
all aspects of University life, including this course. This course embraces the Mission of the
University by fostering an environment in which each student is respected as an individual within a
community of learners. In the spirit of the vision of Lewis University, the goals and objectives of
this course seek to prepare students to be successful, life-long learners who are intellectually
engaged, ethically grounded, socially responsible, and globally aware.
Students Requiring Special Accommodations:
If you have a disability that may require consideration by your instructor and you have not previously submitted documentation to
the staff in the Leckrone Academic Resource Center (LARC), please make an appointment with Denise Rich, Director of Academic
Support Services in LARC (x5593). It is recommended that you address this prior to the start of class or within the first week of class.
If you need accommodations for successful participation in class activities prior to your appointment in LARC, you should provide
information in writing to your instructor that includes suggestions for assistance in participating in and completing class
assignments. It is not necessary to disclose the nature of your disability to your instructor. For more information about academic
support services, visit the LARC website at: www.lewisu.edu/larc.
Syllabus subject to change