For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
- Students will learn how to use the ear as well as the voice to learn basic necessities of musical training.
- Students will learn how sight singing and ear training are an integral part of the practice of musical analysis.
- Students will be able to hone their musical abilities through sight singing and ear training practice lessons.
- By the end of the semester the afore mentioned outcomes will have been tested through the use of seven exams.
The level of difficulty in exercises increases in Sight Singing and Ear Training from the items below:
- Chords
- Melodies based on I, IV, V chords
- Melodies with wider and more irregular leaps
- Sight singing in minor keys
- Simple and compound meters
- Lecture
- Class discussion and questions
- Written examples
- Individual sight singing
- Intervalic dictation
- Melodic dictation
- Harmonic dictation
- Extensive listening
- Text
- Kolady sight singing exercises
- Group sight singing, such as rounds, canons, 2, 3 and 4 part choral repertoire
- Harmonic progressions based on material in Theory III
Outcome 4.
Outcome 5.
This knowledge is tested by oral, aural, and written examinations.
- Students are required to use mathematical skills in determining specific properties of music along with developing rhythmic patterns and identifying specific rhythmic values.
- Students are required to analyze and listen to different chords and chord structures; and based on that analyzation name the chords.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.