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Music 102: World Music Cultures

Brigham Young University-Hawai‘i

First Term 2011

MWF 9:50 am – 12:00 pm CAC 176Instructor: Dr. David KammererOffice: McKay 191H / Office hours: MWF 8:30-9:30 am / 12:00-1:00 pm (other times by

appointment)

Contact information: Office phone - 675-3913 / Home phone - 293-0300E-mail: [email protected]

This course surveys the musical traditions of selected representative world

cultures: Oceania, East Asia, Indonesia, India, Africa, Latin America, and NorthAmerica. Each musical culture will be examined from several perspectives, including

sonic characteristics, social and cultural contexts, historical development, relationships to

other musical cultures, etc. Through this course students will be introduced to therichness of the world‘s musical cultures and will attain basic analytical skills to identify

different styles of music and the aesthetic systems that govern them. A central theme of

the course is that every culture’s mu sical system is best understood and appreciated

through the lens of that culture’s aesthetic values. A corollary theme considers the powerof music to provide a window for cultural “outsiders” to gain a deeper understanding of

unfamiliar cultures and the distinct ethos of those cultures.

Course TextThere is no textbook to purchase for this course. Links for readings relevant to each class

discussion will be posted on the Blackboard site under ‗Course Materials.‘ I expect each

student to come to class prepared for discussion after reading the assigned online materialin advance. Discussion questions will also be posted on Blackboard to help you to come

to class prepared.

Required ListeningRecordings will be made available online. Success in this course will be greatly

dependent upon conscientious fulfillment of all listening assignments.

Punctuality and Classroom Courtesy

After more than thirty years in the classroom, I decided to incorporate standards

for punctuality and classroom courtesy into my course expectations. Punctuality anddependability are important considerations for future employment, and although some

BYUH students might find themselves pursuing their careers in a culture with relatively

―fluid‖ concepts of time and punctuality, it makes sense to prepare to meet the highest

standard in these areas.Concerning classroom courtesy, our media-saturated society has contributed to a

deteriorating standard of common courtesy. Any student may ―tune in‖ and ―tune out‖ of

classroom discussions according to her/his own free will, but I will expect that (s)he doesnot engage in private conversations during my class presentations. I will make every

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effort to issue respectful challenges to individuals to meet these expectations. Anystudent who demonstrates chronic disregard for these expectations will be invited to

withdraw from the class.

MUSIC Outcomes Statements

Upon completing a major in Music, students will:

1. Understand musical processes and structures.2. Demonstrate the facili ty to notate harmonic, rhythmic and melodic

structures of tonal music.3. Demonstrate basic competency in sight-singing and foundational

keyboard skills.4. Demonstrate and increased sensitivity to a diversity of musical styles,

ranging from Western-Art music to World Music(s).5. Have a basic understanding of music technology in order to

supplement studio teaching, research or compositionally-basedcreative projects.6. Perform collaboratively in ensemble settings.

7. Demonstrate accomplishment in solo performance, includingtechnical expertise in the principal area of st udy (vocal orinstrumental) and the abili ty to communicate musical ideas to an

audience.8. Learn to listen crit ically and evaluate musical performance.

9. Have a basic understanding of how to teach music to others.

The Music 102 course of study will contribute to outcomes 1, 4, and 8, f or bothmusic majors and non-majors.

Components of Assessment

Group presentation 10% of semester gradeEvent reports (2 @ 25 points) 5% each (x 2)

Weekly journal submissions 20%

Midterm oral exam 20%Final oral exam 20%

Attendance and class participation 20%

Personal journalsEach student will keep a journal for the class in which they make connections by

comparing and contrasting each representative geocultural region and its musical practices, looking for commonalities and distinctions among cultural traditions. A rubric

will be provided on the Blackboard class site.




Keys to Academic SuccessThere are several strategies that will maximize your learning in this class:

Attend class regularly and be on time. Latecomers miss important announcements

and class discussion intros, and also distract fellow students and disrupt theinstructor‘s train of thought.

Read all assignments faithfully. Although discussion outlines are routinely provided, they by themselves are poor substitutes for thorough reading.

Submit all written assignments on time. I do accept late work with progressivegrading penalties, but help yourself succeed by being on top of submission

deadlines.

Check your Outlook e-mail account at least twice a week. Instructors can takeadvantage of a hyperlink feature whereby we can e-mail the entire class without

compiling and saving our own separate e-mail group.

If you find yourself confused by terminology or concepts, see me to set up a one-

on-one appointment. Many students wait until they have scored poorly on examsand ―dug themselves a hole‖ with their grade average—don‘t be one of them!

If you have a diagnosed learning disability or have special needs in terms ofsubmitting assignments and taking exams, please let me know ASAP. The

Counseling Office does not always inform instructors of such needs, so tell mehow I can accommodate your special needs — no shame!

Students With DisabilitiesBrigham Young University-Hawaii is committed to providing a working and learning

atmosphere that reasonably accommodates qualified person with disabilities. If you have

any disability that may impair your ability to complete this course successfully, pleasecontact the students with Special Needs Counselor Leilani Auna at 675-3999 or 675-

3518. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have

qualified documented disabilities. If you need assistance or if you feel you have beenunlawfully discriminated against on the basis of disability, you may seek resolution

through established grievance policy and procedures. You should contact the Human

Resource Services at 780-8875.

Preventing Sexual Harassment

Title IX of the education amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination against any

participant in an educational program or activity that receives federal funds, includingFederal loans and grants. Title IX also covers student-to-student sexual harassment. If

you encounter unlawful sexual harassment or gender-based discrimination, please contact

the Human Resource Service at 780-8875 (24 hours).




Class Schedule OutlineWeek 1

7/22 Overview of course/listening examples

Attend Stagner oral traditions presentation (Little Theater) ASSIGNMENT for 7/25: Blackboard reading link + ―Music in my Life‖written assignment (submit by 11:59 pm 7/25/11)

Week 27/25 Module 2 session 1 – Studying music cultures

Module 2 session 2 – Organology

ASSIGNMENT for 7/27: Blackboard reading link

7/27 Live demo – instruments Module 3 session 1 – Hawaii #1

ASSIGNMENT for 7/29: Blackboard reading link

7/29 Module 3 session 2 – Hawaii #2Module 3 session 3 – Hawaii #3

ASSIGNMENT or 8/1: Blackboard reading link + weekly journal summary

(submit by 11:59 pm 8/1/11)

Week 3

8/1 Live demo – Hawaiian chant

Module 4 session 1 – Tahiti ASSIGNMENT for 8/3: Blackboard reading link

8/3 Module 4 session 2 – Cook Islands

Module 5 session 1 - Samoa

ASSIGNMENT for 8/5: Blackboard reading link + unit 5 video quiz8/5 Module 5 session 2 - Tonga

Live demo – Samoan & Tongan dances

ASSIGNMENT for 8/8: Blackboard reading link + weekly journalsummary (submit by 11:59 pm 8/8/11)

NOTE: Midterm oral exams will be scheduled during the following week

Week 4

8/8 Unit 7 session 1 – West Africa #1

Unit 7 session 2 – West Africa #2

ASSIGNMENT for 8/10: Blackboard reading links8/10 Live demo – African drumming

Unit 8 session 1 – The African century

ASSIGNMENT for 8/12: Blackboard reading links

8/12 Unit 8 session 2 – Blues & gospelUnit 8 session 3 – African musical cross-pollination

ASSIGNMENT for 8/15: Blackboard reading links + weekly journal

summary (submit by 11:59 pm 8/15/11)




Week 58/15 Unit 9 session 1 – India #1

Unit 9 session 2 – India #2

ASSIGNMENT for 8/17: Blackboard reading links8/17 Unit 10 session 1 – Indonesia #1Unit 10 session 2 – Indonesia #2

ASSIGNMENT for 8/19: Blackboard reading links + Event Report #1

(submit by 11:59 pm 8/19/11)8/19 Unit 11 session 1 – China #1

Unit 11 session 2 – China #2

ASSIGNMENT for 8/22: Blackboard reading links + weekly journal


Week 6

8/22 Unit 12 session 1 – Latin America #1Unit 12 session 2 – Latin America #2

ASSIGNMENT for 8/24: Blackboard reading links

8/24 Live demo – Afro-Caribbean drumming

Unit 13 session 1 (pt. 1) ASSIGNMENT for 8/26: Blackboard reading links

8/26 Unit 13 session 1 (pt. 2)

Unit 13 session 2 (pt. 1) ASSIGNMENT for 8/29: Blackboard reading links + weekly journal


Week 78/29 Unit 13 session 2 (pt. 2)

8/31 Group presentations

9/2 Final oral exams scheduled during class time + Event Report #2 (submit by 11:59 pm 9/2/11)

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