Communication Inquiry 101G
Music and Human Experience

Fall Semester, 2005
MWF, 10:00-10:50, Craig Hall 206

Dr. R. Duhaime
Craig Hall 111, ext.2464
Office Hours:  by appointment

General Information
This course will serve as an introduction to the collegiate experience in two ways.  First, as an academic course built around a central topic, such scholastic skills as the use of basic research tools, the critical evaluation and implementation of electronic and library resources in an academic environment, the proper presentation of material in oral and written forms, and approaches to various testing procedures will be emphasized.  Second, as a more generalized introduction to college life, the course will serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas on a number of topics as the need arises.

Texts
Komar, Arthur.  Music and Human Experience.  New York: Schirmer Books, 1980, with accompanying record set.  (Not for purchase; on electronic reserve for C.I. 101G; see access procedures below.)

Hacker, Diana.  A Pocket Style Manual, 4th ed.  Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's Press, 2004.  (Available in the Austin College Bookstore.)

Attendance
Class time will be spent listening to and commenting on specific musical examples as well as in discussions and exercises not directly related to the academic topic.  Since such classroom work cannot readily be regained outside of class, regular class attendance is therefore mandatory.  Attendance at area musical events (symphonic, choral, and ensemble concerts and recitals) will prove helpful, with two required attendances noted in the syllabus.

Grading
Evaluation will be based equally in the following areas:
          Research assignments and papers
          Announced and unannounced exams and quizzes
          Class preparation, attendance, and participation

Semester grades will be calculated as follows:
          90-100%            A-/A/A+
          80-89%              B-/B/B+
          70-79%              C-/C/C+
          60-69%              D-/D/D+
          59% and below   F

Assignments
The assigned text readings and listenings should be completed before the class hour in which they will be discussed.  The record library and listening facilities of the Austin College Music Department may be used to complete the assignments.  These resources are located in Craig Hall, rooms 106 and 107, and are available for general use Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  (Evening and weekend access times will be posted.)  All required listenings and readings will be on reserve for C.I. 101G and must not be taken from Craig Hall.  All papers and other written assignments are expected to be typed in appropriate scholastic style (to be discussed in class) and are due at the beginning of the class hour noted on the course syllabus.

The readings on electronic reserve are accessed as follows:
          Sign on, using your assigned account.
          Open internet browser.  (Explorer, Netscape, etc.)
          Type   http://abell.austincollege.edu/Abell   into the browser field.
          Click "go" or hit enter.
          Click on the "Electronic Reserves" link.  (upper left corner of screen)
          Click on the "Electronic Reserves and Course Materials" link.
          From the "Select an Instructor" field, choose Duhaime, Rick.
          Click "go."
          Click on the class title, Music and Human Experience.
          Click "Accept."
          Click on the appropriate date for the reading material.
          Click "print" for a hard copy.

Academic Integrity
While students are encouraged to seek advice from each other and the student leaders, all signed work (e.g., papers, exams, bibliographic assignments) is assumed to be original.  The current Academic Integrity Policy at Austin College, as stated in The Environment, the student handbook, is in effect.  While some topics of academic integrity will be discussed throughout the course, such as plagiarism and the correct attribution of source material, any specific questions not covered in class should be addressed to the instructor.

Academic Accommodations
Any student with special learning or test-taking needs must meet with the instructor individually and register with Laura Márquez, Director of the Academic Skills Center, immediately.  For information on documentation needed to register for academic accommodation, contact the Academic Skills Center at (903) 813-2454 or visit the Office in Suite 211 of the Wright Campus Center.

Dr. Ricky Duhaime: rduhaime@austincollege.edu