MUMH 4050 (001)
Symphonic Literature
Spring 2021
MWF 12:00-12:50 pm
MUSI 321
Instructor: Dr. William McGinney
Office: MUSI 260
Office Hours: TBA
E-mail: William.McGinney@unt.edu
Required Texts: none
Additional class materials available via UNT Library website or online.
Course Website: http://canvas.unt.edu - log in with your EUID and password (you’ll be prompted) THEN follow the link to this class: MUMH 4050 Section 002 - Symphonic Literature (Spring 2021 1)
Course Objectives:
The goals of the course are for students to be able to do the following:
Expectations:
Attendance – Our
scheduled class meeting times will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from
12:00 until 12:50 pm. Due to the current
circumstances stemming from COVID-19, each student will be assigned a seat for
the semester to aid in contact tracing if needed. Seats are arranged to provide needed spacing
for social distancing and should not be moved.
Students are also expected to wear facial coverings at all times during
class.
In-class sessions
will be recorded and available for future review by students via Zoom. Because of this availability, students will
be responsible for ALL material presented during class sessions. Any questions about these conditions should
be taken up with the instructor as soon as possible.
Please make a note of the scheduled weeks for exams this semester; these will not change. Exams will be conducted via Canvas and will only be available for a specified time window during scheduled exam days. Missed exams will ONLY be made up at the discretion of the instructor. If a student anticipates missing an exam, that student must notify the instructor BEFORE the scheduled exam to explain the situation. Please note that this early notification does not guarantee an opportunity for making up the exam.
Regular attendance
to all scheduled in-class sessions is strongly encouraged. That said, it is
important for all of us to be mindful of the health and safety of everyone in
our community, especially given concerns about COVID-19. Please contact me if you are unable to attend
class because you are ill, or unable to attend class due to a related issue
regarding COVID-19. It is important that
you communicate with me prior to being
absent as to what may be preventing you from coming to class so I may make
a decision about accommodating your request to be excused from class.
Finally, please
understand that, because of the fluidity of the situation regarding COVID-19,
the class attendance protocols, procedures and activities are subject to change
as deemed necessary by the university administration and prevailing
circumstances.
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
2 Exams 2 X 15% 30%
1 Final Exam (cumulative) 1 X 15% 15%
2 Discussion activities 2 X 10% 20%
2 Short Writing Assignments 2 X 10% 20%
=100%
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Students caught cheating or plagiarizing will receive a "0" for that particular assignment or exam [or specify alternative sanction, such as course failure]. Additionally, the incident will be reported to the Dean of Students (Office of Academic Integrity), who may impose further penalty. According to the UNT catalog, the term “cheating" includes, but is not limited to: a. use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations; b. dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; c. the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a faculty or staff member of the university; d. dual submission of a paper or project, or resubmission of a paper or project to a different class without express permission from the instructor(s); or e. any other act designed to give a student an unfair advantage. The term “plagiarism” includes, but is not limited to: a. the knowing or negligent use by paraphrase or direct quotation of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment; and b. the knowing or negligent unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.
See: Academic Integrity
LINK: https://policy.unt.edu/sites/default/files/06.003.AcadIntegrity.Final_.pdf
STUDENT BEHAVIOR
Student behavior that interferes with an instructor’s ability to conduct a class or other students' opportunity to learn is unacceptable and disruptive and will not be tolerated in any instructional forum at UNT. Students engaging in unacceptable behavior will be directed to leave the classroom and the instructor may refer the student to the Dean of Students to consider whether the student's conduct violated the Code of Student Conduct. The university's expectations for student conduct apply to all instructional forums, including university and electronic classrooms, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc.
Link: https://deanofstudents.unt.edu/conduct
ACCESS TO INFORMATION – EAGLE CONNECT
Your access point for business and academic services at UNT occurs at my.unt.edu. All official communication from the university will be delivered to your Eagle Connect account. For more information, please visit the website that explains Eagle Connect.
See: Eagle Connect
LINK: eagleconnect.unt.edu/
ODA STATEMENT
The
University of North Texas makes reasonable academic accommodation for students
with disabilities. Students seeking accommodation must first register with the
Office of Disability Access (ODA) to verify their eligibility. If a disability
is verified, the ODA will provide you with an accommodation letter. You can
now request your Letters of
Accommodation ONLINE and ODA will mail your Letters of Accommodation to your
instructors. You may wish to begin a private discussion
with your professors regarding your specific needs in a course. Note that
students must obtain a new letter of accommodation for every semester.For
additional information see the Office of Disability Access.
See: ODA
LINK: disability.unt.edu. (Phone: (940) 565-4323)
UNT Policy Statement on Diversity
UNT values diversity and individuality as part of advancing ideals of human worth, dignity and academic excellence. Diverse viewpoints enrich open discussion, foster the examination of values and exposure of biases, help educate people in rational conflict resolution and responsive leadership, and prepare us for the complexities of a pluralistic society. As such, UNT is committed to maintaining an open, welcoming atmosphere that attracts qualified students, staff, and faculty from all groups to support their success. UNT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission process, educational programs and activities, employment policies and use of university facilities.
See: Diversity Statement
Link: https://policy.unt.edu/sites/default/files/04.018_PolicyStateOnDiversity.pub8_.18.pdf
2020-2021 Semester Academic Schedule (with Add/Drop
Dates)
See: Spring, 2021 Registration Guide
Link: https://registrar.unt.edu/registration/spring-registration-guide
Academic Calendar at a Glance, 2020-2021
See: Academic Calendar
Link: https://www.unt.edu/catalogs/2020-21/calendar
Final Exam Schedule
https://registrar.unt.edu/exams/final-exam-schedule/spring
Financial Aid and Satisfactory Academic Progress
Undergraduates
A student must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to continue to receive financial aid. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in addition to successfully completing a required number of credit hours based on total hours registered. Students cannot exceed attempted credit hours above 150% of their required degree plan. If a student does not maintain the required standards, the student may lose their financial aid eligibility.
Students holding music scholarships must maintain a minimum 2.5 overall cumulative GPA and 3.0 cumulative GPA in music courses.
If at any point you consider dropping this or any other course, please be advised that the decision to do so may have the potential to affect your current and future financial aid eligibility. It is recommended that you to schedule a meeting with an academic advisor in your college or visit the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships office to discuss dropping a course before doing so.
See: Financial Aid
LINK: http://financialaid.unt.edu/sap
RETENTION OF STUDENT RECORDS
Student records pertaining to this course are maintained in a secure location by the instructor of record. All records such as exams, answer sheets (with keys), and written papers submitted during the duration of the course are kept for at least one calendar year after course completion. Course work completed via the Canvas online system, including grading information and comments, is also stored in a safe electronic environment for one year. You have a right to view your individual record; however, information about your records will not be divulged to other individuals without the proper written consent. You are encouraged to review the Public Information Policy and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) laws and the university’s policy in accordance with those mandates.
See: FERPA
Link: http://ferpa.unt.edu/
COUNSELING AND TESTING
UNT’s Center for
Counseling and Testing has an available counselor whose position includes 16
hours per week of dedicated service to students in the College of Music and the
College of Visual Arts and Design.
Please visit the Center’s website for further information:
Link: http://studentaffairs.unt.edu/counseling-and-testing-services.
For more information
on mental health issues, please visit:
See: Mental Health Issues
Link: https://speakout.unt.edu.
The counselor for
music students is:
Myriam Reynolds
Chestnut Hall, Suite
311
(940) 565-2741
ADD/DROP POLICY
Please be reminded
that dropping classes or failing to complete and pass registered hours may make
you ineligible for financial aid. In
addition, if you drop below half-time enrollment you may be required to begin
paying back your student loans. After
the 12th class day, students must first submit a completed “Request
to Drop” form to the Registrar’s Office.
The last day for a student to drop a class in Spring, 2021 is April 2. Information about add/drop may be
found at:
See: Add Drop
Link: https://registrar.unt.edu/registration/spring-registration-guide
STUDENT RESOURCES
The University of North Texas has many resources available to students. For a complete list, go to:
See: Student Resources
Link: https://www.unt.edu/sites/default/files/resource_sheet.pdf
A Word on Electronic Devices
Please be courteous and turn off all cell phones, mp3
players, and other personal electronic devices during class. Laptop computers may be used for note-taking
with prior written authorization from the instructor. Other electronic devices, especially phones,
are not needed and should be put away during class. Use of
unauthorized personal electronic devices during class is considered disruptive
behavior. Students who persist in using
electronic devices will be asked to leave the classroom and will be counted
absent for that class period (Please see “Student Behavior” above)
A Note
on Communication
I am glad to have you in the class and want this to be a successful semester for everyone. I welcome you to visit with me during my office hours and encourage you to communicate with me via e-mail when not in class. Please bear in mind that I can’t always respond to your e-mails immediately. Please allow 24 hours for me to respond to e-mails. If you have an emergency (really!) and need a quicker reply, you may contact me via my cell phone – 817-456-5608. Thanks