ABC-T29: Using Music for Learning

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ABC-T29 - Leopoldo 04A - 2022

University of the Potomac Syllabus 2022 Course Number: ABC-T29 Using Music for Learning Course Title: Credits: 32 Clock Hours Instructor Name: Professor Geraldine Leopoldo, M.A. Instructor Email Address: geraldine.leopoldo@potomac.edu Instructor Phone Number: (312) 956-9489 voice/text Mondays - Thursdays 8 am or by appointment Office Hours: Campus: Chicago Loop - ONLINE Term / Dates: Term 04A: 3/7/22 - 4/28/22 Class Day / Time: Thursdays 8:40 am - 12:40 pm Course Description: Music and language in film, art, advertising, play an important role in our daily lives and are woven into the fabric of society. We listen to music while alone or in company, in a dance club or at home, through simple headphones or via high-end speakers, as background or as foreground, after we get up or before we go to bed. Music accompanies us when we are traveling, doing sports, shopping, working, or relaxing. This omnipresence of music raises several questions: how does music affect our lives? What is the relation between the society we live in and the role, function, and position of music within that society? How is music influenced by and does music influence social, political, economic, technological, and multiple other developments? Do these questions trigger you? Using Music for Learning will introduce to the various ways in which music and society are connected. Humans need to communicate, and the brain is “wired” for it. What is language? What is music? What properties do they share? What functions do language and music share in everyday communication? The course aims to look at those questions along with new insights on where, how, and why we listen to music, how music contributes to shaping our identity, how music forms, expresses, and subverts political ideas, and how music affects our norms and values. Students will be expected to collaborate, write, record, and present assignment and a final project that incorporate music. Course Learning Outcomes: • To apply attentive listening skills to music and examine the poetic and lyrical meaning of the texts. • To broaden the understanding of musical expression, cultural and personal identities. • To explore the historical events that led to music of dissent and struggle. • To demonstrate an understanding of the power of music in society. • To deepen their understanding the role of music and culture. • To deepen their understanding of popular music, political movements. • To demonstrate an understanding of music as an integral dimension to human behavior and storytelling.

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Methods of Instruction: A variety of instructional techniques will be used in this course including lectures, discussions, and activities. The instructor will lead discussions of course theory and may include other assigned readings, case studies, team exercises, and group or individual projects. Textbook: The teacher will provide materials each week in the form of PPTs, PDFs, Documents, and links, please refer to our Moodle course for materials. Academic Policies and Procedures: All academic and non-academic policies and procedures are available in the University of the Potomac course catalog. For information on attendance, academic integrity, plagiarism, copyright infringement, or any other academic and non-academic policies or procedures, please refer to the University catalog. Online Attendance Requirement Students are expected to arrive at each class session on time and to stay for the entire duration of the class. Students who miss more than 30 minutes of class due to coming in late, leaving early, or taking unscheduled breaks will be marked absent. Full-time program of study in the ESL program consists of 18 hours per week: 8 hours of Lecture (Listening & Speaking, Reading or Writing), 6 hours of Grammar, and 4 hours of Professional Tracks Workshops (Academic English, Business, Computer Technology, Hospitality & Tourism, and Healthcare & Medicine). International Students are required to attend 18 hours each week in order to maintain their status. Students must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance in order to satisfy Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements. Students who do not meet a minimum of 80% attendance requirement will receive an F grade for the course. All Google Meets class sessions require students’ visual presence (cameras must be on) and participation during the entire class time. Whether it be the virtual or on-campus classroom, students must remain in class for the allotted time scheduled by the University: ABC - AM Immersion Labs: 8:40 am - 12:40pm Please contact your faculty directly for specifics on participation expectations. For additional information on Attendance please see The University’s Academic Catalog.

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Final Grading Elements: Participation, Discussions, Assessments, Quizzes & Assignments Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 - Midterm Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 - Final Total

Total Points

% Points

100 100 100 200 100 100 100 200 1,000

10% 10% 10% 20% 10% 10% 10% 20% 100%

Breakdown

Number

Points

Total

%

Assignments

6

70

420

42%

Discussion

16

15

240

24%

Mid-term Project

1

170

170

17%

Final Project

1

170

170

17%

Total

24

1,000 100%

Grading Scale: Letter

Quality

Percentage

A

4.00

90% - 100%

B

3.00

80 % - 89%

C

2.00

70% - 79%

D

1.00

60% - 69%

F

0.00

0% - 59%

The passing grade for this course is D or better. Assignments and assessments include written or verbal assessments, participation in class discussions, quizzes, projects, and weekly Moodle discussions. Overall course participation percentage will be calculated, for attendance, group projects, and class participation. Updated 3/2022

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Makeup Assignments Students may be allowed to make up missed assignments at the instructor’s discretion with exception of midterm and final exams. Students who miss a midterm or a final exam due to a medical emergency must submit a doctor’s note for approval by the Academic Dean. If approved, the instructor will submit a request for testing to the Academic Affairs staff who will schedule and proctor the exam. Student’s must email or verbally request make-up assignments from the instructor. TURNING IN ASSIGNMENTS AND E-MAIL PROCEDURES Sending Assignments All homework assignments must be submitted through the Moodle Room. Students will lose 10% per day for late assignments up to 3 days. After 3 days, assignments will not be accepted and a zero will be recorded. Exceptions can be arranged if the instructor is contacted ahead of time. Exceptions will also be made for documented emergencies. General Email When sending emails please identify yourself fully by your name and class, not simply by an email address. In all emails sent to your instructor and/or other members of the class it is expected that students follow rules of common courtesy in all email messages. If any email is deemed inappropriate or offensive, they will be forwarded to an online administrator and appropriate action will be taken, not excluding expulsion from the course. Your University of the Potomac email is the preferred email for communication, let your instructor know and/or contact IT support at helpdesk@potomac.edu if you are having trouble accessing your student account and messages. Composing Email It is suggested that students compose emails on their computer using a word processor program like Microsoft Word first or Google Docs, then copy and paste them into an email messaging system on the Learning Management System. This way, students can retain a copy of all email communications and avoid unexpected email wipeouts. Responding to Email Most instructors will check their email Monday through Sunday. Online instructors are expected to respond to student questions within 24 hours. In the event of extenuating circumstances, the school will make every attempt to be sure the student has a response within a reasonable timeframe. Safeguards It is recommended that you backup your work and even make a hard copy for your personal record.

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INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION Academic Integrity and Ethics The goal of the Academic Integrity Policy is to define what constitutes appropriate research and reporting methodologies in the academic community and to provide assurance that each student is able to work in an atmosphere free of intellectual dishonesty. Breaches of the Academic Integrity Policy are considered serious violations of trust and may result in censure, failure, or dismissal from the University. Academic dishonesty may take many forms, and each is considered an equally serious offense. For example: Plagiarism includes the intentional use or representation of the thoughts, ideas, of words of another as one’s own work in any assignment including the paraphrasing of information, the duplication of an author’s words or ideas without identifying the source and the failure to properly cite quoted material. Cheating includes the intentional giving or receiving (or attempts thereof) of any assistance not authorized in advance by the instructor, including the use of notes, copying or prior knowledge of examination materials. Plagiarism Detection Software To help provide an environment conducive to academic integrity, Potomac uses plagiarism detection software. Your instructor may use this software to make sure that no portion of an essay, research paper, or any writing assignment has been plagiarized from another source. Any student caught cheating or plagiarizing will receive a failing grade for the assignment and possibly for the course. For additional information on Academic Integrity and Ethics at Potomac, please see the current Academic Catalog. Learning Resource Center Students may access the Potomac College Learning Resource Center via the internet. The Learning Resource Center will provide you access to all of the electronic resources available through University of the Potomac. Library Services Contact the Library: By phone - 202-274-2331 or 1-888-686-0876 ext 2331 By email – library@potomac.edu There are links for ALL of our electronic resources in the Moodle Room via the student resources link. Updated 3/2022

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Writing Style Potomac students are required to use the writing format of the American Psychological Association Sixth Edition (APA) in all formal writing assignments. Tutoring SMARTHINKING is a tutoring service that offers academic support. This service will connect you to a tutor anytime, from any internet connection. For Smarthinking.com access, please contact the librarian for registration information. Contact the library: By phone - 202-274-2331 or 1-888-686-0876 ext 2331 By email – library@potomac.edu Please check directly with your Professor or with Student Support Services if you are interested in tutoring services. English in the Classroom: University of the Potomac serves students from over 65 countries around the world. English is the international language that brings them together. Speaking only English in the classroom will help you learn English faster. It is also a sign of respect to those who do not speak your native language. Students are asked to speak only English in the classroom. Students who violate this policy and disrupt the learning process will be reported to Academic Affairs. Students with Disabilities Students wishing to avail themselves of special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act must disclose special needs at time of admissions; accordingly, every effort is made to make reasonable accommodations. Certain programs may require manual dexterity. Please consult a campus Admissions Office for further information. For physically challenged students, Potomac is located on ground level or has appropriate elevator service with ramps to facilitate easy entry. Restrooms are equipped with wide doorways and bars to ensure accessibility. If a student wishes to request academic adjustment or auxiliary aids, please contact the Disabilities Coordinator. They may request academic adjustments or auxiliary aids at any time. Campus Security

Potomac is committed to providing a safe environment for students to learn and staff to work. A copy of the latest campus security report and details on how to report a crime are available online at http://student.potomac.edu. Chicago Campus Contact Information: website: https://potomac.edu/locations/chicagou-university/

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Course Outline - Term: 04A - 2022 Title: ABC-T29: Using Music for Learning Class Days: Thursdays

Instructor: Prof. Geraldine Leopoldo, M.A

Class Times: AM Immersion Lab 8:40 am - 12:40 pm

Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/ygj-rhdi-ivj Session # Session 1 3/10/2022

Topic (subject to change) INTRODUCTION – TRUE STORIES BEHIND FAMOUS SONGS Music is a form of art. Every musician and band has their own unique style and vision that they translate into their music. They also take inspiration from every place they can find it. Whether that be in nature, events that take place in the world, or people that come into their lives. Students will explore how these songs have influenced their musical journey and perspectives? The story behind the songs PPT

Session 2 3/17/2022

MUSIC AS COMMUNICATION Let’s Begin… Music is a powerful communication tool--it causes us to laugh, cry, think, and question. Bassist and five-time Grammy winner, Victor Wooten, asks us to approach music the same way we learn verbal language--by embracing mistakes and playing as often as possible. Students will explore, listening, writing, speaking singing, through proverbs, sayings, poems, and songs

Session 3 3/24/2022

MUSIC & SOCIAL CHANGE - PREPARE FOR MIDTERM - What is the relationship between music and politics: how does music affect politics and how it is affected by politics? Music may support political organizations and governmental institutions, it has the power to discipline the behavior of groups and individuals, but it can also act as a form of protest.

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Discussion Assignments ● ●

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Your Musical Journey- Tell us about your musical journey. What instrument(s) do you play or have played in your lifetime? What connections do your family and culture have to music? Your favorite type/style of music. Your favorite musical artists (why do you like them?) Your favorite song (why is it your favorite song?) Share a song or song lyric. When do you enjoy listening to music? Speakers, headphones, or live concerts? What impact has music had on your life?

“Music is a world within itself, with a language we all understand,” - Stevie Wonder – “Sir Duke” released in 1976. What are the advantages of being a good listener? What does listening have to do with communication? How did you learn the first language you spoke? Were you allowed to make mistakes? How do you think those mistakes helped you learn the language? How do you think that relates to learning to play a musical instrument?

What is the function of music, social change, and society?

“Music is art. Art is expression meant to create conversation.”- Demi Lovato https://youtu.be/a0563Ms8qoQ

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Session #

Topic (subject to change)

Discussion Assignments

MIDTERM PROJECT –- SONGS THAT BECOME ANTHEMS - HISTORY MUSIC & ME How does music affect identity and how does identity influence music? Is music only an expression of personal taste or is there more to say about this relation? (1) How does music influence personal identity (2) How does music influence collective identity? (3) How does the 'structure of a society' influence music?

Midterm Due – SONGS THAT BECOME ANTHEMS Project – Expectations & directions -Prepare to share.

Session 5 4/7/2022

MUSIC - FILM & ADVERTISING

Discussion Questions and Assignments - PPT – Music & Film How does music influences film? How do singer/songwriters influence social trends and movements? How can one instrument portray two characters? Think about musical opposites, loud & soft, high & low, fast & slow, Long & short. https://medium.com/@bharatbash123/on-david-bowie-a nd the-true-definition-of-being-an-artist-34d8f5228041

Session 6 4/14/2022

MUSIC AND RESISTANCE Throughout history, groups and individuals have sought not only to maintain control over their own lives but also to assert their power over the lives of others. Music plays an important role in documenting such conflict and resistance. It also has served as a means for expressing personal views on politics, war, social inequities, and the human condition. Story Freedom Bird, Original song - Song Freedom Bird

Session 4 3/31/2022

Session 7 4/21/2022

Music plays into emotions more than you may realize and when it comes to filmmaking it is one of those essential things that can really make or break a production. The next time you are watching a film or commercial, take your time and think about how the music influences how you interpret a scene.

MUSIC AND MEMORY – PREPARE FOR FINAL Science all but confirms that humans are hard-wired to respond to music. Studies also suggest that someday music may even help patients heal from Parkinson's disease or a stroke.

Students of music made by past generations that inspire social movements and relate to you today. Share a piece of music that has meant something to you. How do you think the pandemic has changed musical performance and identity? Do you think some of those changes will be permanent? Look at it from your country of origin.

Read the story - Freedom Bird Is there a folktale or folklore from your culture that documents a historical conflict or act of resistance? Share it and retell the essence - a lesson as a song lyric – record in https://vocaroo.com/

Think of an artist who deals with the painful subject matter and who you find inspiring. Spend some time researching the artist—find interviews, articles, early work, etc.

In The Power of Music, Elena Mannes explores how music affects different groups of people and how it could play a role in health care. https://www.npr.org/2011/06/01/136859090/the-p ower-of-music to-affect-the-brain "One Man Can Change the World" by Big Sean (featuring Kanye West & John Legend)

Session 8 4/27/2022

FINAL – SOUNDTRACK OF YOUR LIFE

Presentation – MUSIC & IDENTITY

Approved by Academic Team

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