Instructor

Dr. Blas Canedo Gonzalez

Email

canedoba@lamarpa.edu

Phone

(409) 984-6547

Office

Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center

Office Hours

Office: 144.

Office Hours are Monday-Friday 8-9AM and 2-3PM. If you want to mmet with me you need to send me anemail to set an appointment.

Additional ContactInformation

Understanding music through the study of cultural periods, major composers, and musical elements. Illustrated with audio recordings and live performances. (Does not apply to a music major degree)

We will be using two digital books(open educational resources) with free access through the Blackboard

Understanding Music: Past and Present by N. Alan Clark (Author), Thomas Heflin (Author), JeffreyKluball (Author) 2. Music: Its Language, History, and Culture by Ray Allen, Douglas Cohen andothers. ISBN: 978-0-9913887-0-7

Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

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1. Students will engage in active listening to identify, interpret, distinguish, and critique the elements ofmusic in instrumental and vocal music (classical, popular music in the USA, music for the stage andscreen). (PSLO 1abdcd; 3abcd; 4abc). 2.
2. Students will be able to summarize the history and development of musical styles as connected tocomposers, musical terms, and music genres (PSLO 1abcd; 3abcd) 3.
3. Students will be able to map, associate, and compare the development of music with the differentperiods of human history (PSLO 1abcd; 3abcd; 4abc) 4.
4. Students will be able to describe and differentiate musical styles as related to cultural trends. (PSLO1abcd; 2abc;3abcd) 5.
5. Students will be able to debate, propose, and participate with personal responsibility. (PSLO 4) 6.
6. Students will be able to appreciate music as an expression of social diversity, civic responsibilityawareness of their own, and others' culture. (PSLO 5) 7.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Identify musical works and elements in avariety of styles. 2. Analyze the elements and structures of music using appropriate terminology. 3.Critically evaluate the influence of social, political, technological, and/or cultural ideas on music. 4.Articulate the significance of music as an art form within historical, cultural and social contexts.

1. Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral, and visual communication. 2.
2. Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry,analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts, and constructing solutions. 3.
3. Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a sharedpurpose or goal and consider different points of view.
4. Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge byengaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities
5. Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions, andconsequences to ethical decision-making.

Lecture topics are presented in 4 modules throughout the course. Module topics are as follows:

Module 1: Music Fundamentals, Music of the Middle Ages, and Music of the Renaissance

Module 2: Music of the Baroque Period and of the Classical Period

Module 3: Nineteenth Century Music and Romanticism and The Twentieth Century and Beyond

Module 4: Popular Music in the United States

Students are expected to complete quizzes, assignments, and Listening Journals on a weekly basis. Allassignments are due on Fridays at 11:59pm unless otherwise specified by the instructor.

All Exams (Modules 1-3) will take place during class time on the given dates. Module 4 Presentations willbe due on the date below, in lieu of a Module 4 Exam. Students will be given the exam at the beginning ofthe class period, and the exam will be collected for grading at the end of the class period.

Students may use their books for in-class tests but are NOT permitted to use any electronic devices (phones,laptops, Chromebooks, watches, etc.).

Students MUST notify the instructor if they will be late or absent for a test or presentation AT LEAST 48hours before the test or presentation, otherwise they will receive a zero for the test or presentation.Exceptions will only be granted in extreme circumstances (illness, injury, death, etc.).

The Major Assignments schedule is subject to change based on semester events and course pacing, at theinstructor's discretion.

The instructor will collect the Listening Journal for grading on exam/project dates.

Module 1 Exam: Thursday, September 18th, (End of Week 4)

Module 2 Exam: Thursday, October 16th, (End of Week 8)

Module 3 Exam: Thursday, November 20th, (End of Week 13)

Module 4 Project: Due by 11:59pm on Monday, December 8 on Blackboard (Middle of week 15)

Friday, December 4, 2026 by 3:00 PM.

90-100 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

60-69 D

59 and below F

Final Exam 35%

Quizzes 20%

Class Participation 25%

Listening assignments 20%

This is an online course and you are required to attend and actively participate in every week. Active participation is graded. Active participation means that you have to actively write on the discussion board, do your listening exercise, and follow up at least two times a week with every assignment posted on the blackboard. We will study different topics each week. You will have assignments every week and they count as your class participation grade as well. You will have one exam every month (Sept.,Oct.,Nov., and Dec.). In the last week of classes (December), you will not have a quiz but we will prepare you for the Final Exam.

Under any circumstance learning tools generated by artificial intelligence should substi‐ tute students' assignments and learning performance. Assessments on this course will be focused on student's performance in terms of authenticity and personal responsibility. Academic Honesty: Academic honesty is expected. No copy and paste from an original source will be accepted and will be graded zero (0). This applies to everything: assign‐ ments, quizzes, and tests. I will not discuss your grades over the phone. Please set an ap‐ pointment with me through email. Appointments will be face-to-face at my office or on‐ line through video conference. You will need to bring your LSC- PA ID card to your ap‐ pointment either face to face or online.

What counts as an absence? This is an online course. Not doing one assignment counts as an absence. More than 5 absences( missing more than 5 assignments) will make you fail this course. Absences will count against your final attendance grade as well. Attendance is tracked via the Blackboard.

Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator, Room 119, in the Ruby Fuller Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.

This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.

LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.

For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.