American Routes requires on-time and regular attendance, active listening to music selections, in-class discussion of the assignments, and attention to lecture content. Use of laptops and cellphones is not permitted. Recording devices are not permitted unless recommended by the Department of Accessibility Services. Be courteous and respectful of the perspectives of all members of the class. Show your consideration for other students and the instructor by not leaving class while it is in session. Please report any problems with the syllabus website, web links, or the course reserves materials to Prof. Tullos.
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Attendance, quizzes, short writing assignments, discussion. (50% of course grade)
Frequent quizzes and writing assignments on the readings and listenings. Written assignments are due at the end of the class session for which they are assigned. Any unexcused absence may result in the lowering of the final grade. If you believe you have legitimate reasons for being late or absent, contact Prof. Tullos by email.
Midterm Exam (30% of course grade). The exam will cover the readings, lectures, and selected musical examples. See the syllabus for a more detailed description of the Midterm. Exam consists of music listening identifications (title, artist, approximate date, and a sentence or two about the song’s historical-geographical significance), as well as short-answer, identification, and fill-in-the-blank questions drawn from the lectures and readings.
End of semester paper and presentation. (20% of course grade). A final paper of approximately ten to twelve pages (not including illustrations or supplementary materials), double-spaced, twelve-point font, on a subject chosen in discussion with Prof. Tullos. This autobiographical writing assignment should reflect on a few examples of specific songs important in your life while also commenting on performer(s), genre, and relevant social and cultural contexts.
The final paper is due as a Word document (not a pdf or Google Doc) via email to Prof. Tullos no later than Wednesday, May 6, at 5:30 p.m.
Final Paper Citation Style:Use a standard citation style (such as The Chicago Manual of Style) for footnotes, and for the list of sources used. Be sure to cite any outside sources, including websites (the date you accessed the material), any audio and video sources, interviews, as well as printed sources.
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Read and abide by the Emory University Honor Code.
Plagiarism, Artificial Intelligence, and Academic Dishonesty:
Plagiarism involves misrepresenting the work of another as your own and can range from turning a writing assignment written all or in part by someone else to using a direct quotation or paraphrasing without citing the author or speaker. Plagiarism s a serious academic offense for which an “F” will be given for the course and the student reported to the Honor Council and the Dean of the College.
Read and abide by the policies detailed in the Emory University Honor Code. If you have any questions about what constitutes plagiarism, you should talk with the professor before you turn in an assignment or the final paper. In all your writing, accurately cite authors, books, articles, and websites properly, giving credit for others’ ideas and quotations.
Using artificial intelligence (AI) software to generate any content for any assignment (including, but not limited to examinations, papers, homework, and creative work) constitutes plagiarism and is a violation of the Honor Code unless such outside resources are permitted for the assignment and students acknowledge in the assignment the extent to which an artificial intelligence program contributed to their work.
The Emory Department of Accessibility Services offers reasonable accommodations and assistance to students with a documented disability. You must register with ODS and supply your professor with a letter from this office that details the specific accommodations that you need. ODS is located in the Administration Building Rm 110. You may contact this office by phone at 404-727-6016.
Emory Writing Center ( http://writingcenter.emory.edu/index.html ):
Students are encouraged to seek out assistance as needed, especially on the final paper, from the Emory Writing Center. The Emory Writing Center (EWC) is available to support student, staff, and faculty writers on a range of academic, creative, and professional composition projects (such as research papers, speeches, personal statements, etc.). EWC tutors are trained to meet with writers of all levels, at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming to final revisions. Tutors do not proofread or edit, but instead share skills and resources through dialogue and inquiry. In one-on-one consultations, they guide writers to revise and edit their own work. EWC services are available in multiple languages, and several tutors are ELL Specialists trained to support English Language Learners. You can make up to two free appointments per week, either on campus in Callaway N111 or on Zoom. Learn more about the Emory Writing Center at http://www.writingcenter.emory.edu and make an appointment at https://emory.mywconline.com/.