This document provides information about an online music appreciation course titled "Music for the Listener". The course is intended for non-music majors to fulfill a fine arts requirement. Key details include the instructor's contact information, a description of student learning outcomes, an outline of course content and assignments, and policies regarding attendance, academic honesty, and accommodations. The primary goal is to help students develop active listening skills and gain an understanding and appreciation of classical music through assignments like listening journals, discussions, exams, and a term paper.

1. COURSE
Music for the Listener
MUSC 11000
Semester: Spring 2018
Meeting Time:
Location: Online
INSTRUCTOR
Joshua Manchester
Office Location: Online
Phone: None
Email Address: manchejo@lewisu.edu
Office Hours: Any
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
An introductory course in music literature and history for the non-major, this course fulfills the general
education fine arts requirement. 3 credits. No prerequisites.
COURSE RATIONALE
The goal of the course is to help students develop an active music listening style, an understanding of music
criticism, and an appreciation for classical music.
These goals correspond to the following Lewis University Baccalaureate Characteristics:
Baccalaureate Characteristic 2: The baccalaureate graduate of Lewis University will understand the major
approaches to knowledge.
Baccalaureate Characteristic 6: The baccalaureate graduate of Lewis University will think critically and
creatively.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand language used by educated listeners to speak and write about music.
2. Identify the major composers active within each style period.
3. Describe the principal genres used by these composers.
4. Comprehend published music reviews of concerts.
5. Evaluate and critique musical performances and compositions.
These outcomes correspond to the Fine Arts General Education Domain Criteria:
1. Apprehend vocabulary used to discuss, critique, and evaluate performances and works of art.
2. Identify major artists, composers and playwrights, and recognize selected masterworks of the visual
and performing arts.
3. Describe the principal media, genres, and creative process of artists in the visual and performing
arts.
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.

2. Contact:
I operate an "open door" policy. VERY IMPORTANT: If you have any problems or concerns, please contact me immediately.
Email: manchejo@lewisu.edu
ASSESSMENT AND GRADING POLICY
Concert Evaluations: 20%
Exams: 20%
Listening Journal: 20%
Discussions: 20%
Term Paper: 20%
Guidelines of Writing:
Ideas/Content Development;
Organization/Structure/Coherence;
Language Use;
Manuscript/Documentation Style.
TEXTBOOKS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
The textbook, Music for the Listener, is available online at www.musicforthelistener.org or through the
Blackboard site for this class. no access or passcode required. Use the drop down menu to navigate the site.
COURSE OUTLINE AND WEEKLY SCHEDULE
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.
COURSE OUTLINE AND WEEKLY SCHEDULE

3. WEEK:
1. Forward, Introduction and Chapter 1: A Musical Vocabulary
2. Chapter 2: Musical Instruments
3. Chapter 3: Meaning in Music
4. Unit 2 Introduction, Chapter 4: Medieval Music
5. Chapter 5: Renaissance Music
6. Chapter 6: Baroque Music
7. Unit 3 Introduction, Chapter 7: The Classic Period
8. Chapter 8: Beethoven
9. Chapter 9: The Early Romantic
10. Chapter 10: The Late Romantic Period
11. Chapter 11: Romantic Opera
12. Unit 4 Introduction, Chapter 12: Early 20th
Century
13. Chapter 14: Acoustic Ecology
14. Chapter 13: Late 20th
Century
15. The Present
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.
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.
Exams:
20% of your grade, exams exclusively evaluate the textbook unit they cover. They have due dates, found in
the timetable and on Blackboard.

4. 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 musicforthelistener.org (Unit 1
Introduction) for help – up to 100 points for each of 15 journals, comprising 20% of final grade.
Discussion Boards:
A new discussion topic is posted each week on Monday. 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 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. This is your 'class participation' and thus
your attendance grade. For this reason, missed Discussion Board topics cannot be made up.
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.
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to atend all classes as part of the normal learning process. In addition, students must be
especially consistent in atendance, both on-ground and online, during the first two weeks of the semester to
confirm registration and to be listed on the official course roster. Students who fail to follow this procedure and
who have not received prior approval from the instructor for absences will be withdrawn from the courses in
question by certification of the instructor on the official class lists. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission
also requires atendance as a “demonstration of academic progress toward a degree” as one criterion for
retaining financial aid awards. (2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog, p. 35). As noted above, I consider Discussion
Boards to be your atendance.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Scholastic integrity lies at the heart of Lewis University. Plagiarism, collusion and other forms of cheating or
scholastic dishonesty are incompatible with the principles of the University. Students engaging in such activities
are subject to loss of credit and expulsion from the University. Cases involving academic dishonesty are initially
considered and determined at the instructor level. If the student is not satisfied with the instructor’s
explanation, the student may appeal at the department/program level. Appeal of the department /program
decision must be made to the Dean of the college/school. The Dean reviews the appeal and makes the final
decision in all cases except those in which suspension or expulsion is recommended, and in these cases the
Provost makes the final decision.
CLASSROOM DECORUM
In order to maintain an environment conducive to learning and student development, it is expected that
classroom discourse is respectful and non-disruptive. The primary responsibility for managing the classroom
environment rests with the faculty. Students who engage in any prohibited or unlawful acts that result in
disruption of a class may be directed by the faculty member to leave class for the remainder of the class period.
Students considered to be a disruption or who present a threat of potential harm to self or others may be

5. referred for action to the Dean of Student Services. (2012-2013 Student Handbook, p. 15).
SANCTIFIED ZONE
This learning space is an extension of Lewis University’s Sanctified Zone, a place where people are commited 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: htp://www.lewisu.edu/sanctifiedzone
STUDENTS REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Lewis University is commited to providing equal access and opportunity for participation in all programs,
services and activities. If you are a student with a disability who would like to request a reasonable
accommodation, please speak with the Learning Access Coordinator, at the Center for Academic Success and
Enrichment (CASE). Please make an appointment by calling 815-836-5593 or emailing
learningaccess@lewisu.edu. For more information about academic support services, visit the website at:
www.lewisu.edu/CASE. Since accommodations require early planning and are not provided retroactively, it is
recommended that you make your request prior to or during the first week of class. It is not necessary to
disclose the nature of your disability to your instructor.
STUDENT COMPLAINT POLICY
Lewis University is commited to a policy of fair treatment of its students in their relationships with fellow
students, faculty, staff and administrators. Students are encouraged to seek an informal resolution of a dispute
directly with the faculty or individual(s) involved when possible. Dealing with concerns in the most direct and
honest fashion should always be the first step toward resolution. Many problems are resolved when one makes
an appointment with a faculty or staff member and communicates their concerns.
For more information about student complaints and grade appeals, visit
htp://www.lewisu.edu/welcome/studentcomplaints.htm
COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS GUIDELINES
For information about the Lewis University Copyright and Intellectual Property Guidelines, visit
htps://www.lewisu.edu/academics/library/pdf/Copyright-Intellectual-Property-Guidelines.pdf