This summary provides an overview of the World Music course offered in Spring 2023. The asynchronous online course will provide a historical overview of world music and how it is influenced by and influences other cultures. Students will develop an understanding of different cultures through their music. The course aims to improve critical thinking skills. Students will learn to identify music by region, describe genres, review concerts, and critique musical performances. The primary textbook is Soundscapes: Exploring Music In A Changing World and assignments include concert evaluations, listening journals, discussions, and a final project.

1. COURSE
World Music
SP23-MUSC-11100-001: World Musicc
Semester: SPRING 2023
Meeting Time: Online AND
ASYNCHRONOUS
Location: Online
INSTRUCTOR
Joshua Manchester
Office Location: Online
Phone: n/a
Email Address: manchejo@lewisu.edu
Office Hours: all
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course provides an historical overview of world music while at the same time observing that
it is ever-changing and no longer just influenced by its parent culture. This course fulfills the
general education fine arts requirement. 3 credits. No prerequisites.
COURSE RATIONALE
The traditional music of a culture reflects its beliefs, religions, and history. By experiencing the
music of a culture, one develops a greater understanding of that culture.
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 what nation a music comes from at first listen.
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

2. 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.
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: 25%
Listening Journal: 25%
Discussions: 25%
Term Paper: 25%
Guidelines of Writing:
Ideas/Content Development;
Organization/Structure/Coherence;
Language Use;
Manuscript/Documentation Style.
TEXTBOOKS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Soundscapes: Exploring Music In A Changing World. By Kay Kaufman Shelemay. 3rd
Edition
(Be sure to get Full Access)
COURSE OUTLINE AND WEEKLY SCHEDULE
LISTENING TO MUSIC
Week 1: Chapter 1: Sound: The Materials of Music
Introduction - Listening to Music
Semiotics
Pitfalls – finding a language to describe what you hear
Week 2: Chapter 2: Setting: The Study of Local Musics
Africa
Harmony, Melody, Texture, Timbre, Growth, Rhythm = simultaneous feeling
of duple and triple
inverse relationship with melody
aesthetic of complexity
Week 3: Chapter 3: Significance: Music’s Meaning in Everyday Life
Pauline Oliveros

3. TRANSMITTING MUSIC
Week 4: Chapter 4: Music and Migration
Diaspora communities often more rigid and traditional
Week 5-6: Chapter 5: Music and Memory
India
Linga/Yoni - tabla
Time as a spiral
classical form
tala/raga
Week 7-8: Chapter 6: Music, Mobility, and the Global Marketplace
Brazil
Parade
Samba/Tropicalia
Assessment – Capoeira
Caribbean
Salsa
UNDERSTANDING MUSIC
Week 9-10: Music and Dance
Indonesia
conflict between Hinduism/Islamism and colonialism/tourism
wayang kulit - calendars
monkey chant (kecak) TRY IT!
similarities with India/influences from India
Week 11-12: Chapter 8: Music and Ritual
Chant
Week 13: Chapter 9: Music and Politics
Powwows –
Dun-dun, talking drum
Week 14-15: Chapter 10: Music and Identity
Portugal Fado –
Sound recording; soundscapes; acoustic ecology
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
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.

4. Concert Evaluations: See Blackboard for help - up to 100 points for each of 3 concert reviews,
comprising 25% 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.
Listening Journals:
Listen to selected music pieces and journal observations about them each week. More info on
your criteria for grading is given in the rubric on Blackboard. See musicforthelistener.org (Unit 1
Introduction) for help – up to 100 points for each of 15 journals, comprising 25% of final grade.
Discussion Boards:
A new discussion topic is posted on Monday of each new chapter. Discussions are 25% 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.
Final Project:
See Blackboard for guidelines – up to 100 points comprising 25% 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. What your final project looks like at
completion is largely up to you.
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend all classes as part of the normal learning process. In addition,
students must be especially consistent in attendance, 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
attendance 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 attendance.
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

5. 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 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 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
REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Lewis University is committed 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. 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. For more information about academic support services, visit the website at:
www.lewisu.edu/CASE.
Lewis University has adopted Blackboard Ally providing alternative formats for files uploaded by
instructors. Students can click the down arrow next to any file, and select Alternative Formats.
STUDENT COMPLAINT POLICY
Lewis University is committed 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

6. member and communicates their concerns.
For more information about student complaints and grade appeals, visit
http://www.lewisu.edu/welcome/studentcomplaints.htm
CENTER FOR HEALTH & COUNSELING SERVICES
To support student success, all Lewis students are eligible for free health and mental health
services on the Romeoville campus. This includes commuters and those living on campus, part-
time and full-time students, graduate and undergraduate students, and those taking Lewis
classes at other locations. For more information, visit the Center for Health & Counseling website
at www.lewisu.edu/studentservices/health or call (815)836-5455.
COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS GUIDELINES
For information about the Lewis University Copyright and Intellectual Property Guidelines, visit
https://www.lewisu.edu/academics/library/pdf/Copyright-Intellectual-Property-Guidelines.pdf
Practices and Policies during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Responsiveness to Change
Understanding that the COVID-19 pandemic could influence the course of this semester,
Lewis University will be guided by our Lasallian mission and the well-being of our
community of students, faculty, and staff in respond and adapting to any sudden changes or
circumstances. Based on the guidance of the State of Illinois and the Centers for Disease
Control, it may be necessary to change the planned modality this course.
Flexibility, Accommodations, and Student Absences
Because we are committed to student success, the University community is committed to
academic standards while maintaining flexibility and empathy. Absences relating to the
Coronavirus crisis will be recognized as excused. Students experiencing disruptions in their
lives related to the Coronavirus that impact class attendance and participation should
contact their instructor and/or college Dean’s Office for assistance. Students directly
impacted by Coronavirus will have the ability to request alternative grading this semester.
Requests will be evaluated on a case by case basis and will require documentation.
Students who require academic accommodations due to disability caused by COVID-19, or
to limit risk of exposure to Coronavirus, can engage in an interactive process with the
Learning Access Coordinator to explore all avenues for accommodations. Students can
contact the Academic Services office at 815-836-5593 or learningaccess@lewisu.edu to
request an appointment.
Face Coverings, Physical Distancing, and Surface Cleaning

7. Face coverings are required in classrooms. Students will be expected to maintain physical
distancing in the classroom (6 ft minimum) and to keep their nose and mouth covered at all
times. Faculty will require students without face covering to obtain a disposable mask at the
nearest University office providing them. While the University will disinfect classrooms
and common spaces throughout the day, cleaning supplies will be provided in classrooms
and offices so that students and faculty can wipe down work surfaces before class begins.