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Fine Arts Musical FAM 2503 - Honors 
Course Syllabus

FALL 2009

NOTE: THIS COURSE USES BLACKBOARD 8
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Meets: Honors Living Learning Commuity Classroom - (Honors Quad) 
Instructor: Joe Bonner, Assistant Professor of Music
Studio: Fine Arts Center 250  
Phone: 972 3760                                                
Office hours: by arrangement
Email:  jbonner@astate.edu  

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF COURSE: to encourage an informed and personal narrative about the cultural, philosophic/aesthetic and social significance of music. Specific listening skills will be developed in order to better understand concepts of music composition, style and era. Listening materials will be drawn from any culture, era or genre.

CLASS PROCEDURE AND POLICIES

TEXT: Do not buy a text.

CELL PHONE POLICY - Cell phones will be turned off before entering class and kept out of sight for the duration of class.

ATTENDANCE/CLASS PARTICIPATION: IF YOU MISS THREE CLASSES WITHOUT A DOCTOR'S EXCUSE YOUR FINAL GRADE WILL BE DROPPED BY ONE LETTER. The course is conducted as a seminar, your presence is valuable, necessary and expected.

CLASS SEATING: if you are physically challenged I will arrange any special needs for you. A seating chart will be made after the 'last day to add a class' is reached. You will be expected to sit in the same relative position at the table throughout the semester. This helps all of us to learn names more quickly.   

MAKE UPS: Generally speaking, no make ups for any missed work will be given, however, documented, extenuating circumstances (illness, injury, family emergency etc.,) will certainly be given serious consideration. In such cases, special out-of-class work will be agreed upon to fulfill any missed work.

BLACKBOARD PARTICIPATION: High volume activity in Blackboard is a requirement of this course. See GRADING below. If you do not have a Blackboard Account go to: http://www.astate.edu/sections/blackboard/ - scroll down the page to the procedure tab 'create account'.

BLACKBOARD ASSIGNMENTS - These Assignments or Discussion Forums will have 'due dates and times' assigned to them. Make note of these dates and get your work in on time. After a due date has expired the assignment will be automatically closed for further activity.

WRITING SKILLS - According to University directives this course is 'writing intensive'. Good writing skills are expected and will be reflected in assignment grades.

CLASS PROJECTS: Individual or group presentations on approved subject matter.

GRADING: Grades will be based on Class Attendance/Participation 20% - BLACKBOARD 40% - Class Projects 40%. 

EXTRA POINTS - no extra points projects will be given. Missed work may be made up if there is a documented excuse and I approve it.

COURSE LINKS: Accessible under COURSE INFORMATION tab in Blackboard.

CLASS SCHEDULE: Accessible under COURSE INFORMATION tab in Blackboard.

Flexibility Clause: The aforementioned requirements, assignments, and policies are subject to change. In such case, students enrolled in the class will be fully notified. Students needs and experiences will be considered in modifying this course syllabus. The instructor reserves the right to make changes as deemed necessary.

Accommodation of Students with Disabilities Statement: Full cooperation and assistance will be given to any student who may be physically challenged in some way or have validated special needs. If you need course adaptation or accommodation because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment to see me as soon as possible.

University Policies:All university policies regarding attendance, completion of work, cheating, plagiarism (and any not mentioned in this statement) are in force for the duration of the class.