American Routes requires on-time and regular attendance, active listening to music examples, knowledge of the reading assignments, and attention to the lectures. 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 of 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, and written assignments. (25% of course grade)
To aid in cumulative learning, expect weekly quizzes or writing assignments on the reading and listening. Any written assignments are due at the end of the class session for which they are assigned. Late submissions may result in a lowered grade for that day.
Two absences are allowed without penalty. For each additional absence, a student’s final course grade will be lowered by five points.
Midterm Exam (35% 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 and fill-in-the-blank questions drawn from the lectures and readings.
Final Exam (40% of course grade). Although somewhat longer, the format for the final exam will be same as for the midterm and will cover the material from assigned reading, lectures, and listening (selected songs in bold green font) since October 18. The exam will consist of music listening identifications (give song title, artist, and significance), as well as short-answer and fill-in-the-blank questions.
Course Deadlines: All deadlines are indicated on the course syllabus. Extensions will be made on an individual basis at the instructor’s discretion.
Student assistance from Emory College: For questions about academics, advising, or support resources contact oue [dot] advising [at] emory [dot] edu
Read and abide by the Emory University Honor Code.
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 teacher 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.