Music Appreciation, MUSC 1100 online
Spring 2012, Session C
Instructor
Dr. Sarah Cain
No office hours. Contact instructor through course e-mail or scain@mgc.edu. (See below for e-mail
policy.)
Credit Hours: 3. This course is a fully-online class. There will be no face-to-face meetings.
Textbook and Supplies
Text package should include the following:
1. The World of Music, 7th Edition, by David Willoughby.
2. Set of Three Compact Discs that accompany the textbook.
Other materials needed include a computer with internet, working speakers, and basic software
including Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader.
Course description
Investigation of the major periods of music, a sampling of the great music from each period, knowledge
of the basic forms of music concentration, and discussion of the historical and social backgrounds of
each period. Open to all interested students; prior knowledge of music, music skills, and performance
abilities not necessary.
Pre/co-requisites: none
Teaching Methods and Course Requirements
Teaching methods include reading assignments, active listening assignments, online discussion, concert
attendance, online research, and writing assignments.
Students must:
1. Study and understand textbook material as indicated by the schedule.
2. Have basic computer skills including but not limited to word processing, e-mail, internet
navigation and searching.
3. Be responsible for material presented by instructor that is NOT covered in the text.
4. Be responsible for all deadlines.
