University 1301 –
Introduction
to Ethnomusicology Area Studies,
Fall 2008 Semester
(syllabus subject
to change at any point)
for Music Majors
UNIV 1301, Section 14741
Instructor: Dr. Dena Kay Jones, Associate Professor of Music
Office: 436 Fox Fine Arts, Music
Email: dkjones@utep.edu
Ph# (915) 747 – 6625 Fax # (915) 747 – 5023
Office Hours: I am available to schedule conference times with any student via email or phone call.
Information about Dr. Jones
can be found at the following link:
http://faculty.utep.edu/Default.aspx?alias=faculty.utep.edu/dkjones
Course Website:
http://utminers.utep.edu/dkjones/Index.html (link to Ethno Studies)
Teaching Philosophy:
http://www.denakayjones.com/philosphy.htm
Peer Leader: Alejandra Nava
Office:
Email: alexsnava15@hotmail.com
Office Hours:
Academic Advisor: Daniel
Reyes
Office: Academic Advising
Email: drreyes2@utep.edu
Office
Hours:
Librarian:
Claudia Rivers
Office: UTEP Main Library, Special Collections (top
floor)
Email:
Office
Hours:
Class
Colleague Information:
Name:
Phone #s:
Email:
Misc:
Course Description
This course will introduce the philosophies of
ethnomusicology—defined as the study of music influencing culture—as seen
though the writings of John Blacking (1928-1990), one of the top
ethnomusicologists and anthropologists of the twentieth century. The main text book used is entitled, Music, Culture, & Experience: Selected
Papers of John Blacking. Topics
include:
· Expressing
Human Experience Through Music
· The Music of
Politics
· Music and the
Historical Process
The course will then apply the comprehension of Blacking’s
writings by focusing on one area in particular:
Goals
The goals of the course are to prepare freshmen music majors to:
- Think of music in a critical manner: How? When? Where? What? Why?
- Assess music – both Western and Non-Western music – and
relate it to cultural situations in addition to the basic fundamentals of
music
- Compare and contrast familiar music scenarios to
unfamiliar ones
- Develop multiple approaches for becoming a successful music major. Topics will include: self-assessment of learning, increase reading and writing skills, understanding note-taking and patterns, overcoming the fear of public speaking, working in the group project scenario and powerpoint presentation giving
- Find new reasons for becoming a music
major: What do I have to offer to
society? What career can I begin
building to make a difference to the field of music (or even simply to
myself)?
Objectives
At the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Develop reading comprehension skills to understand and discuss complex, written articles.
2. Take effective notes, which will assist in class participation, preparation for exams and the overall, thorough understanding of course material.
3. Observe music through multi media: CD, DVD, mp3 and printed materials, among other media.
4. Discuss particular ethnomusicological ideology in regard to culture, politics, and symbolism, as well as addressing melodic and rhythmic content, meter and rhythm, as well as other musical parameters of various types of music.
5.
Write a substantial term paper through a draft process, with historical
research and proper annotation of resources, to improve critical listening and
thinking skills, to gain knowledge of specific world music (
6. Comprehend the value of and utilize both the
Main Library and Music Libraries on campus, in addition to understanding the
importance of Inter Library Loan, RILM and other library and computer
resources.
7. Assess and successfully interact different
methods for working in a group.
Texts (required)
Blacking,
John. Music, Culture, & Experience: Selected Papers of John Blacking. Edited and with an Introduction by Reginald
Byron. Foreword by
Bruno Nettl.
Borders: Crossing Into Your Future. The
Guillermoprieto, Alma. Samba.
Other Material (not required
to buy, but will be required for listening and viewing)
O Samba & Os Sambista: A Musica de
Favela. 2 CD set. Harmonia Mundi.
A Travelers Guide to
Favela Risin:. A Film by Jeff Zimbalist and Matt Mochary.
DVD Video. 79819.
The Spirit of Samba: Black Music of
Performance Opportunities
Required concerts/film:
Sunday,
September 28th,
Tuesday,
September 30th,
Monday, October
6th,
Tuesday, October
7th,
Monday, November
17th,
Assignments
Throughout the
semester you will be given major assignments, in addition to smaller, fringe
assignments. The main assignments, explained thoroughly
with handouts for expectations, deadlines and guidelines, are to include:
1) 10 Page Final Paper with preliminary
steps to guide you: 1) chosing your topic, 2) finding
your resources, 3) draft one and 4) final
2) CD listening requirements: for class
discussion with one, written CD review
3) Group Presentations: a small presentation in the beginning and a
larger, more substantial group presentation further into the semester
4) Live Concert Review
The smaller,
fringe assignments are to include:
1) WebCT assignments
2) Skill checks and self evaluation activities
3) Note-taking inspections
There will be a
comprehensive, final exam.
Expectations
and Grading
Grades are based
on
- Attendance and punctuality for class;
and if absence is necessary, the amount of effort shown toward notifying
me if unable to attend.
- Class
Participation
- Out-of-class
concert attendance
- Successfully completing all assigned
homework as required by class instructor.
“A”:
Consistent work and continued progress throughout the semester. There is obvious success in development of
all skills, in particular, demonstrating a comprehension of CRITICAL THOUGHT
“B”: As above, but reflecting less than consistent work throughout the semester, poor preparation that has the potential for improvement
“C”: Inconsistent work, poor attendance or punctuality, and/or lack of participation.
“D”: Inability to produce any
positive results regarding homework assignments, course discussion or attending
in or out of class activities.
“F”: Failure to attend class, or failure to show any work or preparation.
Grades will be earned through the completion
of the following activities and assignments with the grade weighting
designated:
Assignment Grade Weighting
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Final Paper |
.25 (.05 for Choosing Your Topic, .05
for for Finding Your Sources, .05 for Draft
One and .10
for Final Paper) |
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CD listening assignment, Written Review |
.10 |
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Group Presentations |
.10 |
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Live Concert Review |
.10 |
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Small, Fringe Assignments Comprehensive Final |
.20 (average of all grades) .20 |
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Attendance (see below) |
.05 |
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Grade Scale
A=100-90 B=89-80 C=79-70 D=69-60 F=59-0
Grade Computation Example
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Assignment |
Grade |
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Weight |
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Component |
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Final Paper |
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Choosing Topic |
93 |
x |
.05 |
= |
4.65 |
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Finding Sources |
75 |
x |
.05 |
= |
3.75 |
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Draft One |
88 |
x |
.05 |
= |
4.4 |
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Final |
92 |
x |
.10 |
= |
9.2 |
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CD review |
75 |
x |
.10 |
= |
7.5 |
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Group Presentation |
88 |
x |
.10 |
= |
8.8 |
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Live Concert
Review |
90 |
x |
.10 |
= |
9.0 |
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Average of
Fringe Assignments |
62 |
x |
.20 |
= |
12.40 |
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Comprehensive
Final |
80 |
x |
.20 |
= |
16.00 |
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Attendance |
98 |
x |
.05 |
= |
4.9 |
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Total of weighted grades |
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= |
80.6 B- |
Computers All essays written outside of class must
be done on a word-processor. Please see the instructor if you have any
questions.
Other Course Material Requirements
Three ringed binder with loose leaf, lined paper for writing. You will be handing in notes from this source. You also will be collecting handouts, so you may want to invest in a binder that also has side pockets, as well as some dividers.
Attendance Policy
Class will be held in Room 102, Fox Fine
Arts Music Building on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from
If you are ill, please notify me as early as possible by leaving a message at my email address, my office number, or at the Music Department Center Office (747-5606). If I am ill, I will have the office post a sign on the door in addition to contacting you as soon as possible.
Because of the nature of the Intro to Ethnomusicology class, consistent attendance is a must for the successful student. Most aspects of the final grade result from in-class activity and skill improvement throughout the semester. Therefore, students cannot get a good grade if they are not in class and contributing to course and group discussions. Nor can those students who miss out on class and group discussions or lectures expect to successfully complete assignments or exams. Therefore, the student who is flourishing in Intro to Ethnomusicology is the student who attends regularly.
When a student has compiled a total
of four instances of unsatisfactory or unexcused attendance, he/she will be
advised to drop the class with a “W” from the course prior to the drop deadline. If the student does not withdrawal from the
class prior to the drop deadline, he or she will fail the class, receiving a
final grade of “F.”
The only excused absences will be absences from university-sanctioned events (athletic events, concerts, etc.), emergency illness, a religious-affiliated absence, jury duty, or a funeral for a member of your family. Documentary proof of all five of these circumstances must be provided before or immediately after the fact. If you know that you will be absent from class, it is your responsibility to hand in assignments before your absence. The instructor will not accept late homework.
Students are expected to be in the classroom during the entire class period. Excessive tardiness (coming in 10 minutes after the beginning of class) or leaving the classroom early—unless approved ahead of time with the instructor—will result in an absence. Late assignments will not be taken. Missing required concerts results in a zero for that particular attendance grade. Missing the Final Exam results in an “F” for a final grade of the class.
Students not meeting the above
attendance requirements will be dropped from the course or will receive a
failing grade. Students deciding to leave the course before the Course
Drop Deadline must do so on-line or over at the registrar’s office, asking for
a “W”; after the deadline, students will be given an “F” for a final grade.
Your instructor may choose to make an
exception to the above policies if she deems the circumstances warrant
it.
Copyright Statement
Some of the materials in this course are
copyrighted. Violation of
1.3 Student Conduct: [From the Handbook of Operating Procedures:
Student Affairs]
Each student is responsible for notice of and
compliance with the provisions of the Regents Rules and
Regulations, which are available for inspection electronically
at http://www.utsystem.edu/bor/rules/homepage.htm.
1.3.1 Scholastic Dishonesty: [From the Handbook of Operating
Procedures: Student Affairs]
It is the official policy of the University that
all suspected cases or acts of alleged scholastic dishonesty must be referred
to the Dean of Students for investigation and appropriate disposition. It is
contrary to University policy for a faculty member to assign a disciplinary grade
such as an "F" or zero to an assignment, test, examination, or other
course work as a sanction for admitted or suspected scholastic dishonesty in
lieu of normally charging the student through the Dean of Students. Similarly,
students are prohibited from proposing and/or entering into an arrangement with
a faculty member to receive a grade of "F" or any reduced grade in
lieu of being charged with scholastic dishonesty. Any student who commits an
act of scholastic dishonesty is subject to discipline. Scholastic dishonesty
includes, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are
attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for
another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the
attempt to commit such acts.
1.3.12 Plagiarism: [From the
Handbook of Operating Procedures: Student Affairs]
"Plagiarism" means the appropriation,
buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another's work and the
unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one's own academic work
offered for credit, or using work in a paper or assignment for which the
student had received credit in another course without direct permission of all
involved instructors.
Students with Disabilities Policy: [Suggested language from Disabled
Student Services Office]
If you have or suspect a disability and need an accommodation you
should contact Disabled Student Services Office (DSSO) at 747-5148 or at dss@utep.edu
or go to Room 106 Union East Building.
Tentative Schedule of
Events
Except
for changes that substantially affect the evaluation (grading) statement, this
syllabus is a guide for the course and is subject to change with advance
notice.
All
classes meet in Room 102, unless specified differently below
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Tuesday, August 26 |
1st Day of Class Introduction, Syllabus, How do you learn? |
Buy all books, Read: Borders:
vii-xxiv Blacking: Foreword vii-x |
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Thursday, August 28 |
Group Project: Foreword Mining for Success II: Note Taking and
Reading Process |
Continue with Group Project Borders:
pgs. 64-74 |
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Tuesday, September 2 |
Results from Group Project Answer Survey Intro. To Blacking Book |
Read/Take Notes, Chapter One, Blacking: Pgs. 1-28 |
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Thursday,
September 4 |
Hand in notes Lecture/Discussion on Blacking’s Life Avoiding Hazards Along the Way |
Ponder points discussed in class. Catch-up on reading if necessary. Write down any thoughts. Borders:
pgs. 114-130 and pgs.
2-14. |
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Tuesday,
September 9 |
Getting to Know Your University Daniel Reyes, Academic Advisor
(tentative) |
Blacking:
Expressing Human Experience through
Music Pgs.
31-53 |
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Thursday, September
11 |
Academic Resources and UTEP Main Library The Differences Between High School and
College |
Cont.
reading/notes Borders: pgs. 100-112
and pgs. 18-39 |
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Tuesday,
September 16 |
Hand in notes Lecture/Discussion on Blacking’s Expressing Human Experience through music
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Ponder
points discussed in class. Catch-up on
reading if necessary. Write
down any thoughts. |
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Thursday,
September 18 |
Discussion on Blacking’s Expressing Human Experience through music |
Ponder
points discussed in class. Catch up on reading if necessary. Type
out all notes from reading and from class. |
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Tuesday, September
23 |
Hand in all notes Essay Test (counted as a fringe
homework assignment) on Blacking Mining for Success I: Preparing to
Learn |
Borders: pgs. 44-62 |
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Thursday,
September 25 |
DVD Video: A Travelers Guide to Brasil Concert Review: Expectations and What to Listen For |
Samba:
Chapter One and Two |
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Sunday,
September 28 |
Dieter Hennings,
Guitar Recital, REQUIRED |
Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall |
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Tuesday,
September 30 |
Group Project Assignment Mining for Success II cont. and Trefor Smith, Piano Recital, REQUIRED |
Samba: Chapter Three Borders: pg. 75-99 Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall |
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Thursday, October
2 |
Lecture/Discussion on Guillermoprieto Presentation ONE |
Samba: Chapter Four and Five Listening: O Samba & Os Sambistas (I), Tracks 1-5 |
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Monday, October
6 |
Film:
Manuel Barrueco, A Gift and A Life, REQUIRED |
Trinity United |
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Tuesday,
October 7 |
Lecture/Discussion on Guillermoprieto Presentation TWO Manuel
Barrueco, Guitar Recital, REQUIRED |
Samba: Chapter Six |
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Thursday,
October 9 |
Ten Page Term Paper, OH NO! Lecture/Discussion on Guillermoprieto |
Samba: Chapter Seven Choosing a Topic Listening: O Samba & Os Sambistas (I), Tracks 6-10 |
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Tuesday,
October 14 |
Paper Topic Selections Due Bibliography and Sources Presentation THREE |
Samba:
Chapter Eight |
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Thursday,
October 16 |
Lecture/Discussion on Guillermoprieto Presentation FOUR |
Samba:
Chapters Nine-Ten
Listening: O Samba & Os Sambistas (I),Tracks 11-15
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Tuesday,
October 21 |
Lecture/Discussion on Guillermoprieto Presentation FIVE |
Samba:
Chapter Eleven |
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Thursday,
October 23 |
CD Review Lecture/Discussion on Guillermoprieto |
Samba: Chapters Twelve and Thirteen |
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Tuesday,
October 28 |
DVD Video: Favela
Rising |
Samba: Chapter Fourteen and CD Reviews (CD2) |
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Thursday, October
30 |
Lecture/Discussion on Guillermoprieto |
Samba Chapters
Fifteen and Sixteen |
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Tuesday,
November 4 |
Last lecture on Samba Check on Ten Page Term Paper, OH NO! |
Focus on Paper: Sources Due |
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Thursday, November
6 |
Sources/Bibliography Due DVD Video, Favela
Rising |
Borders:
pgs. 156-172 |
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Tuesday,
November 11 |
Career Planning |
Focus on TERM PAPER |
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Thursday,
November 13 |
One on One Time to Discuss Paper |
TERM PAPER Borders: pgs. 174-192 |
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Monday, Nov.
17 |
Percussion Concert, REQUIRED |
Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall |
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Tuesday,
November 18 |
DRAFT Due Money Matters for the UTEP Student |
TERM PAPER |
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Thursday,
November 20 |
DVD Video: The Spirit of Samba |
Begin Revising Draft over the
Thanksgiving Break |
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Tuesday and
Thursday, November 25th and 27th |
NO CLASS J |
THANKSGIVING |
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Tuesday,
December 2 |
Campus Resources TERM PAPER |
Borders:
pgs. 194-198 TERM PAPER |
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Thursday,
December 4 |
Final Paper Due Review for Final Exam |
STUDY! |
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Friday, Dec. 5 |
NO CLASS |
DEAD DAY |
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FINAL EXAM!!! |
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Room 102 |
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Concert Reviews are Due
at the Final Exam Time