NWACC Curriculum / Syllabus for NWACC in Italy Music Appreciation
Music Appreciation Italian Style
The course will meet the curriculum requirements for Music Appreciation 1003 and will have an additional focus on the historical and artistic development of music in Italy. By keeping it in line with the established Music Appreciation course, students will be able to easily transfer credit. This course will also transfer as Music Lecture for Music Majors (1113) at most campuses including U of A.
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SYLLABUS-- MUSIC APPRECIATION MUSI 1003g
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Global Studies Summer Session June2-June30, 2016
INSTRUCTOR INFO
Miles Fish, Professor of Music
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Department of Performing & Visual Arts
1 College Drive, Bentonville, AR 72712
mfish@nwacc.edu
milesfish@mac.com
Website: http://www.Miles Fish.com
Miles Fish, Cell Phone in Italy: 327-5349954 (if in USA dial 0039 first)
Miles Fish, Address in Italy: Palazzo Ravizza, Pian dei Mantellini 34, Siena
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GLOBAL CLASSROOM OFFICE HOURS
I will meet with students at a time of mutual convenience at our Siena classroom or the Universita Canteen (cafeteria). Email, text or see me after class and we’ll set a date and time.
I am usually available to meet with you most weekdays.
____________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT: While in Italy, we will communicate via text and our NWACC in ITALY Facebook page. You may phone my Italian cell phone at any time.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introduction to the study of the art, the history, the business of music. An exploration of the value of music in our society with an emphasis on Italy's music contribution. Students will be required to attend concerts while we are in Siena. Professor Fish will announce those concerts as they become available. Don’t forget, we receive University of Siena Student Discounts for most concert tickets.
TEXT: As at the Bentonville NWACC campus, no textbook is required for this class. DO NOT PURCHASE A TEXTBOOK OR PASS-CODE. The work will be accomplished using free online resources.
TARGET AUDIENCE/TRANSFERABILITY: This course is listed as a Humanities option toward the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees, and it will apply toward a music major at most universities. However, the course is also designed to interest community members who want to learn more about music to increase their enjoyment in their everyday experience with this art form. The NWACC Course number at the Bentonville campus is 1003 and at the Siena campus it is 1003g.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students develop higher order thinking skills. Students utilize elements of music in basic aural analysis.
Students gain greater awareness of cultural perspectives. All students will show familiarity with local arts venues after attending and reviewing live performances.
Students can write clear, coherent, well-organized documents, which are substantially free of errors. All students will demonstrate in writing their knowledge of the historical periods of music history.
Students can use computers proficiently. This course is offered online: through completion students will demonstrate proficiency with computers.
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COURSE SCHEDULE
Week One:
Orientation of Siena and Italian music. Explore Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance.
Week Two:
Intro to Listening, Italian Music Terms, Form/Texture, Instruments of the Orchestra.
Music in Medieval Italy and throughout Europe
The Cities of Florence, Venice, Rome: Music During the Renaissance and Baroque
Week Three:
Music moves from Italy to Vienna: the Classical and Romantic Periods.
Music returned to Italy: Italian Opera.
Visit the Tuscan town of Lucca and the Puccini home museum.
Week Four:
Wrap-up of Historical Music Periods. Submit papers.
GRADING SCHEDULE
2 Exams = 60% of your grade
2 papers = 20% of your grade
2 Projects (1 group and 1 solo) = 20% of your grade
ATTENDANCE
Attendance counts. Because this is an accelerated summer course, your grade may be dropped one letter grade for each class you miss.
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DEVICE RECOMMENDATION: This course is designed to be accessed using a traditional desktop/laptop computer or tablet. Please be sure to check your computer for compatibility with Blackboard here: http://content.nwacc.edu/distanceLearning/browserCheck/index.php You may also use other devices to access the class, perhaps using the Blackboard Mobile app. However, please be aware that some functions of Blackboard may not work well with all carriers or devices. It is recommended that you use (or share) a traditional desktop/laptop computer.
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Music Appreciation Italian Style
The course will meet the curriculum requirements for Music Appreciation 1003 and will have an additional focus on the historical and artistic development of music in Italy. By keeping it in line with the established Music Appreciation course, students will be able to easily transfer credit. This course will also transfer as Music Lecture for Music Majors (1113) at most campuses including U of A.
__________________________________________________________________
SYLLABUS-- MUSIC APPRECIATION MUSI 1003g
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Global Studies Summer Session June2-June30, 2016
INSTRUCTOR INFO
Miles Fish, Professor of Music
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Department of Performing & Visual Arts
1 College Drive, Bentonville, AR 72712
mfish@nwacc.edu
milesfish@mac.com
Website: http://www.Miles Fish.com
Miles Fish, Cell Phone in Italy: 327-5349954 (if in USA dial 0039 first)
Miles Fish, Address in Italy: Palazzo Ravizza, Pian dei Mantellini 34, Siena
________________________________________________________________
GLOBAL CLASSROOM OFFICE HOURS
I will meet with students at a time of mutual convenience at our Siena classroom or the Universita Canteen (cafeteria). Email, text or see me after class and we’ll set a date and time.
I am usually available to meet with you most weekdays.
____________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT: While in Italy, we will communicate via text and our NWACC in ITALY Facebook page. You may phone my Italian cell phone at any time.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introduction to the study of the art, the history, the business of music. An exploration of the value of music in our society with an emphasis on Italy's music contribution. Students will be required to attend concerts while we are in Siena. Professor Fish will announce those concerts as they become available. Don’t forget, we receive University of Siena Student Discounts for most concert tickets.
TEXT: As at the Bentonville NWACC campus, no textbook is required for this class. DO NOT PURCHASE A TEXTBOOK OR PASS-CODE. The work will be accomplished using free online resources.
TARGET AUDIENCE/TRANSFERABILITY: This course is listed as a Humanities option toward the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees, and it will apply toward a music major at most universities. However, the course is also designed to interest community members who want to learn more about music to increase their enjoyment in their everyday experience with this art form. The NWACC Course number at the Bentonville campus is 1003 and at the Siena campus it is 1003g.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students develop higher order thinking skills. Students utilize elements of music in basic aural analysis.
Students gain greater awareness of cultural perspectives. All students will show familiarity with local arts venues after attending and reviewing live performances.
Students can write clear, coherent, well-organized documents, which are substantially free of errors. All students will demonstrate in writing their knowledge of the historical periods of music history.
Students can use computers proficiently. This course is offered online: through completion students will demonstrate proficiency with computers.
__________________________________________________________________________
COURSE SCHEDULE
Week One:
Orientation of Siena and Italian music. Explore Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance.
Week Two:
Intro to Listening, Italian Music Terms, Form/Texture, Instruments of the Orchestra.
Music in Medieval Italy and throughout Europe
The Cities of Florence, Venice, Rome: Music During the Renaissance and Baroque
Week Three:
Music moves from Italy to Vienna: the Classical and Romantic Periods.
Music returned to Italy: Italian Opera.
Visit the Tuscan town of Lucca and the Puccini home museum.
Week Four:
Wrap-up of Historical Music Periods. Submit papers.
GRADING SCHEDULE
2 Exams = 60% of your grade
2 papers = 20% of your grade
2 Projects (1 group and 1 solo) = 20% of your grade
ATTENDANCE
Attendance counts. Because this is an accelerated summer course, your grade may be dropped one letter grade for each class you miss.
___________________________________________________________
DEVICE RECOMMENDATION: This course is designed to be accessed using a traditional desktop/laptop computer or tablet. Please be sure to check your computer for compatibility with Blackboard here: http://content.nwacc.edu/distanceLearning/browserCheck/index.php You may also use other devices to access the class, perhaps using the Blackboard Mobile app. However, please be aware that some functions of Blackboard may not work well with all carriers or devices. It is recommended that you use (or share) a traditional desktop/laptop computer.
___________________________________________________________
NWACC in ITALY: Course description of Italian Language courses
offered at Siena's University for International Students
Additional curriculum information is available at the University's website: Universita Stranieri Siena
NWACC students will receive 3 hours credit
The University will issue a transcript to students with a Certificate of Italian as a Foreign Language (CILS). Note that some colleges may credit the student with more than 3 hours credit.
Level 1/A1
MLB – The student learns to converse about concrete subjects with one or more other people, provided that they speak with him slowly and clearly, using a standard or neo-standard version of the language. He learns to communicate his needs and to furnish personal information and talk about his family. He knows how to introduce himself and give basic information about himself, at times with some assistance from the other interlocutors. He is able to listen to and to produce spoken language, as in, for example, an answering machine message. He understands how to write both brief and more elaborate texts: the course begins with writing dates and times, continues with invitations such as those to a party or wedding, and finally slightly longer but still straightforward texts such as email or text messages exchanging greetings, making appointments, and giving information. He learns to thank others and to apologize, but also to ask for and give explanations regarding vocabulary and grammar rules.
The topics proposed are directly related to the primary needs of the student: food, money and stores, and documents. During the course the students encounter texts regarding the house, the daily and weekly rhythms of life and of work and jobs.
MLT – Not offered at this level.
.
Level 2/A2
MLB – The student learns to understand and use common expressions to speak about the personal sphere (family and friends) and the social sphere, in order to fulfill immediate linguistic needs. She learns to carry on longer conversations with one or more people and concrete objectives, such as economic or bureaucratic transactions in stores or banks, not only expressing her needs but complaining, too. The easiest variety of language for the student to understand is still standard Italian, but she begins to gain a conscious awareness of regional accents. She learns to talk of experiences in the present and past time frames.
The course uses text with simple and brief input but multi-part content: cooking recipes, TV guides, horoscopes, newspaper articles. Often written texts are presented with images: maps, weather forecasts, ads, or comics. The classroom activities create an atmosphere in which students make brief presentations for their peers on topics prepared ahead of time. Classroom simulations will prepare students to make phone calls to set appointments or to make hotel or restaurant reservations. The student will learn to read food and medicine labels, and to write a letter and fill out forms with her personal information. She will learn the functional language necessary to agree or disagree, to express certainty or uncertainty, and to make her own tastes known. The topics proposed expand to include clothing, style, love, parties, regional cooking, youth, proverbs, etc.
MLT –The teacher will explain the phonological system and Italian pronunciation in greater detail. A significant amount of time will be spent developing basic vocabulary. There will be many listening and reading comprehension exercises in class.
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Level 3 B/1
MLB – The student is able to understand and to produce simple and coherent texts on familiar subjects and ones of personal interest. He is able to narrate events and experiences in some detail, managing to explain, briefly, his motivations and actions. He can discuss both concrete and abstact topics. He is able to speak about himself, to express needs and desires, feelings and states of mind, intentions and the ability to act.
When faced a with clear, logical talk using common language about the topics of work, school, free time, etc., the student is able to understand the general meaning as well as the specific information imparted. He is able to read and understand statistics and surveys and report on their results. He learns to examine the contents of a job interview, both in its written and oral components. He is able to tell a story. He can follow a film clip when presented with a clear relationship between content and imagery, even if the clip contains colloquial expressions and some regional accents. He is able to understand the plot and to read a film review.
The student begins to listen to transmissions from the radio and internet, such as news shows. He begins to pick up and begin to read texts which are necessary for successful integration into the social and economic fabric of Italy: for example, a gas or electric bill, the fact sheet which accompanies medicine, the instructions for an electric appliance or toy, and road signs. His linguistic competence in the field of bureaucratic and administrative tasks increases, and he learns the language of sports. The differences between formal and informal register are reviewed and practiced.
He learns to theorize, to ask others for their opinions, to convince someone to do something, and to ask and receive suggestions and advice. He is able to debate an issue, assert a contrary opinion, ask for and impart information, make predictions and plan projects. He begins to analyze the linguistic characteristics of texts.
MLT – The topics discussed may include cultural Italian itineraries, important figures from the historical past or contemporary Italy, music, literature, radio, and television. The content chosen is related to the concrete and cultural needs of the students and its complexity reflects the linguistic objectives of the class.
Level 4/B2
MLB – The student is able to speak of herself, to express agreement and disagreement, to express personal opinions and speak of her own tastes and interests. She refines her ability to make hypotheses and to defend her own thoughts. She is able to oblige or convince someone to do something, or prohibit them from doing it. In telling about an experience or narrating a story, she has the necessary tools at her disposal to discuss cause and effect. She is able to understand and to write a poem, and to describe an imaginary world. Her ability to use texts regarding daily social and economic life expands and she can comprehend job competitions, paychecks, and job contracts. The most significant intellectual challenge for the student is the work of exploring and comprehending academic texts which are related to her fields of interest and competence. She is able to follow a well-structured lesson on a familiar topic and to take notes on the aspects that she considers important even though she is still likely to miss segments of content because of her intense concentration on the speaker’s words. She is able to write clear, fluent texts on an ample range of topics related to her own field of study, and to compose texts from notes taken during a class, seminar, or conference.
She begins to interact with specialized language and, through the cinema and literature, learns to recognize the shades of difference between locally-used words and dialect.
MLT – The themes proposed are meant to deepen the student’s knowledge of targeted areas tied to the characteristics of Italy. The class will deal with various topics which center upon a single subject, while experimenting with different textual genres (biography, monographs, newspapers,
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literary texts, song lyrics, etc.) with the additional goal of underlining the typologies of the texts themselves (narrative, explanatory, argumentative, regulatory, descriptive). The course will conclude with a paper and presentation relating to a topic of research undertaken with the guidance of the professor, which students may do individually or in pairs.
Level 5/C1
MLB – The student refines his command of linguistic functions and textual genres. He displays an excellent knowledge of grammatical structures and is able to contrast, reflect upon and analyze linguistic mechanisms. He is able to participate in important cultural events such as listening to a radio broadcast of a sports match, following an opera on television or the internet and reading its script (libretto). His ability to comprehend and analyze complex literary texts of various genres increases. The student gains a notable mastery of the language and is able to draw upon a rich vocabulary necessary to modify his style according to the topics discussed, which may regard professional and personal life or leisure time. His communicative competence becomes yet more refined, as he learns to recognize allusive and humorous shades of meaning, and manage his use of intonation and pauses during speech. He is able to understand even non-standard native speakers. His ample knowledge of the language in many fields permits him to work professionally in Italy without professional or communicative difficulty.
In daily life, he is able to manage ordinary technical texts such as a notary deed or medical records, and is ready for further specialized and scientific study in academic fields such as medicine, law, architecture, and others, as dictated by his own academic and professional interests.
MLT – The student and will conduct research or develop a project on a specific theme regarding Italian culture or civilization (history of the cinema, history of literature, the political system, art, current events, etc.), chosen in collaboration with the professor. The student will gather various stimuli and pieces of information during the course, and prepare both a written paper and, later, a presentation. The written paper will be first examined by the professor and then presented to the class.
Level 6/C2
MLB – The student is capable of spontaneous expression and is able to use subtle shades of meaning. She has an excellent command of all linguistic functions and textual genres. She fully comprehends Italian grammar and syntax and is familiar with the complex architectonic structure of the Italian language. The student at this level stands out for her conscious knowledge of both common language and linguistic subcodes. She understands implicit and implied meaning in varied textual genres and confidently navigates the different sociological and sociocultural levels of the Italian language. She is capable of analyzing a text, of understanding newly coined words and word formation using suffixes and prefixes, of making references to etymology and the derivation of lexical elements present in all of the varieties of Italian (diatonic, diamesic, diaphasic, diastratic, and diachronic). The student is able to manage the characteristics of classical literary language, and is also familiar with the phenomenon of diglossia and the great dynamism of the Italian language. She is able to comprehend journalistic-style language in different fields and to make inferences. MLT – The student and will conduct research or develop a project on a specific theme chosen in collaboration with the professor. The student will gather various stimuli and pieces of information during the course, and prepare both a written paper and, later, a presentation which will be made to the class.
offered at Siena's University for International Students
Additional curriculum information is available at the University's website: Universita Stranieri Siena
NWACC students will receive 3 hours credit
The University will issue a transcript to students with a Certificate of Italian as a Foreign Language (CILS). Note that some colleges may credit the student with more than 3 hours credit.
Level 1/A1
MLB – The student learns to converse about concrete subjects with one or more other people, provided that they speak with him slowly and clearly, using a standard or neo-standard version of the language. He learns to communicate his needs and to furnish personal information and talk about his family. He knows how to introduce himself and give basic information about himself, at times with some assistance from the other interlocutors. He is able to listen to and to produce spoken language, as in, for example, an answering machine message. He understands how to write both brief and more elaborate texts: the course begins with writing dates and times, continues with invitations such as those to a party or wedding, and finally slightly longer but still straightforward texts such as email or text messages exchanging greetings, making appointments, and giving information. He learns to thank others and to apologize, but also to ask for and give explanations regarding vocabulary and grammar rules.
The topics proposed are directly related to the primary needs of the student: food, money and stores, and documents. During the course the students encounter texts regarding the house, the daily and weekly rhythms of life and of work and jobs.
MLT – Not offered at this level.
.
Level 2/A2
MLB – The student learns to understand and use common expressions to speak about the personal sphere (family and friends) and the social sphere, in order to fulfill immediate linguistic needs. She learns to carry on longer conversations with one or more people and concrete objectives, such as economic or bureaucratic transactions in stores or banks, not only expressing her needs but complaining, too. The easiest variety of language for the student to understand is still standard Italian, but she begins to gain a conscious awareness of regional accents. She learns to talk of experiences in the present and past time frames.
The course uses text with simple and brief input but multi-part content: cooking recipes, TV guides, horoscopes, newspaper articles. Often written texts are presented with images: maps, weather forecasts, ads, or comics. The classroom activities create an atmosphere in which students make brief presentations for their peers on topics prepared ahead of time. Classroom simulations will prepare students to make phone calls to set appointments or to make hotel or restaurant reservations. The student will learn to read food and medicine labels, and to write a letter and fill out forms with her personal information. She will learn the functional language necessary to agree or disagree, to express certainty or uncertainty, and to make her own tastes known. The topics proposed expand to include clothing, style, love, parties, regional cooking, youth, proverbs, etc.
MLT –The teacher will explain the phonological system and Italian pronunciation in greater detail. A significant amount of time will be spent developing basic vocabulary. There will be many listening and reading comprehension exercises in class.
1
Level 3 B/1
MLB – The student is able to understand and to produce simple and coherent texts on familiar subjects and ones of personal interest. He is able to narrate events and experiences in some detail, managing to explain, briefly, his motivations and actions. He can discuss both concrete and abstact topics. He is able to speak about himself, to express needs and desires, feelings and states of mind, intentions and the ability to act.
When faced a with clear, logical talk using common language about the topics of work, school, free time, etc., the student is able to understand the general meaning as well as the specific information imparted. He is able to read and understand statistics and surveys and report on their results. He learns to examine the contents of a job interview, both in its written and oral components. He is able to tell a story. He can follow a film clip when presented with a clear relationship between content and imagery, even if the clip contains colloquial expressions and some regional accents. He is able to understand the plot and to read a film review.
The student begins to listen to transmissions from the radio and internet, such as news shows. He begins to pick up and begin to read texts which are necessary for successful integration into the social and economic fabric of Italy: for example, a gas or electric bill, the fact sheet which accompanies medicine, the instructions for an electric appliance or toy, and road signs. His linguistic competence in the field of bureaucratic and administrative tasks increases, and he learns the language of sports. The differences between formal and informal register are reviewed and practiced.
He learns to theorize, to ask others for their opinions, to convince someone to do something, and to ask and receive suggestions and advice. He is able to debate an issue, assert a contrary opinion, ask for and impart information, make predictions and plan projects. He begins to analyze the linguistic characteristics of texts.
MLT – The topics discussed may include cultural Italian itineraries, important figures from the historical past or contemporary Italy, music, literature, radio, and television. The content chosen is related to the concrete and cultural needs of the students and its complexity reflects the linguistic objectives of the class.
Level 4/B2
MLB – The student is able to speak of herself, to express agreement and disagreement, to express personal opinions and speak of her own tastes and interests. She refines her ability to make hypotheses and to defend her own thoughts. She is able to oblige or convince someone to do something, or prohibit them from doing it. In telling about an experience or narrating a story, she has the necessary tools at her disposal to discuss cause and effect. She is able to understand and to write a poem, and to describe an imaginary world. Her ability to use texts regarding daily social and economic life expands and she can comprehend job competitions, paychecks, and job contracts. The most significant intellectual challenge for the student is the work of exploring and comprehending academic texts which are related to her fields of interest and competence. She is able to follow a well-structured lesson on a familiar topic and to take notes on the aspects that she considers important even though she is still likely to miss segments of content because of her intense concentration on the speaker’s words. She is able to write clear, fluent texts on an ample range of topics related to her own field of study, and to compose texts from notes taken during a class, seminar, or conference.
She begins to interact with specialized language and, through the cinema and literature, learns to recognize the shades of difference between locally-used words and dialect.
MLT – The themes proposed are meant to deepen the student’s knowledge of targeted areas tied to the characteristics of Italy. The class will deal with various topics which center upon a single subject, while experimenting with different textual genres (biography, monographs, newspapers,
2
literary texts, song lyrics, etc.) with the additional goal of underlining the typologies of the texts themselves (narrative, explanatory, argumentative, regulatory, descriptive). The course will conclude with a paper and presentation relating to a topic of research undertaken with the guidance of the professor, which students may do individually or in pairs.
Level 5/C1
MLB – The student refines his command of linguistic functions and textual genres. He displays an excellent knowledge of grammatical structures and is able to contrast, reflect upon and analyze linguistic mechanisms. He is able to participate in important cultural events such as listening to a radio broadcast of a sports match, following an opera on television or the internet and reading its script (libretto). His ability to comprehend and analyze complex literary texts of various genres increases. The student gains a notable mastery of the language and is able to draw upon a rich vocabulary necessary to modify his style according to the topics discussed, which may regard professional and personal life or leisure time. His communicative competence becomes yet more refined, as he learns to recognize allusive and humorous shades of meaning, and manage his use of intonation and pauses during speech. He is able to understand even non-standard native speakers. His ample knowledge of the language in many fields permits him to work professionally in Italy without professional or communicative difficulty.
In daily life, he is able to manage ordinary technical texts such as a notary deed or medical records, and is ready for further specialized and scientific study in academic fields such as medicine, law, architecture, and others, as dictated by his own academic and professional interests.
MLT – The student and will conduct research or develop a project on a specific theme regarding Italian culture or civilization (history of the cinema, history of literature, the political system, art, current events, etc.), chosen in collaboration with the professor. The student will gather various stimuli and pieces of information during the course, and prepare both a written paper and, later, a presentation. The written paper will be first examined by the professor and then presented to the class.
Level 6/C2
MLB – The student is capable of spontaneous expression and is able to use subtle shades of meaning. She has an excellent command of all linguistic functions and textual genres. She fully comprehends Italian grammar and syntax and is familiar with the complex architectonic structure of the Italian language. The student at this level stands out for her conscious knowledge of both common language and linguistic subcodes. She understands implicit and implied meaning in varied textual genres and confidently navigates the different sociological and sociocultural levels of the Italian language. She is capable of analyzing a text, of understanding newly coined words and word formation using suffixes and prefixes, of making references to etymology and the derivation of lexical elements present in all of the varieties of Italian (diatonic, diamesic, diaphasic, diastratic, and diachronic). The student is able to manage the characteristics of classical literary language, and is also familiar with the phenomenon of diglossia and the great dynamism of the Italian language. She is able to comprehend journalistic-style language in different fields and to make inferences. MLT – The student and will conduct research or develop a project on a specific theme chosen in collaboration with the professor. The student will gather various stimuli and pieces of information during the course, and prepare both a written paper and, later, a presentation which will be made to the class.