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 #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity by working as a team to learn, engaging with community, exhibiting cultural awareness, and creating equity
Expected learning outcomes of this course are in alignment with the learning objectives established by the 2019 Kansas Core Outcomes Project.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
SCCC Course Outcomes
Technical skills will be presented for memorization weekly. Musical compositions to improve sight-reading will be assigned. Textbook pieces are to be completed each week.
- Students will be able to perform major and minor pentascales, hands together, at a steady tempo
- Students will be able to perform root position triads given root and quality (at least major and minor qualities)
- Students will be able to harmonize a melody with primary triads
- Students will be able to sight read a piece within a five-finger pattern, in white note major and minor keys and simple meter, hands together, with a steady tempo
- Through the performance of a piece, students will demonstrate correct posture, hand position, dynamics, and articulation, and be able to describe the piece using appropriate musical terminology
- Students will be able to transpose a piece from one five-finger pattern to another
- The student will be able to play scales, arpeggios and I IV I V V7 I cadences in root position in all the major keys.
- The student will be able to sight read repertoire from the method book appropriate for this class.
- The student will be able to perform a piece and technical skills in a jury setting and in a performance class.
- Technical skills will be presented for memorization each week.
- Musical compositions to improve sight-reading will be assigned weekly.
- Performance compositions will be assigned by the 5th lesson.
- Textbook pieces are to be completed each week.
- Discussion - to comprehend and make application of performance methods.
- Demonstration (Aural and/or Visual) - to evaluate and analyze others' performances.
- Drill - use of computer/keyboard to perfect technical skills.
- Coaching- to optimize practice procedures for a personalized performance.
- Performance - to demonstrate the student's adaptation of coaching methods.
- Major and Harmonic minor scales, 1-2 octaves, root cadences and arpeggios (2 octaves), hands alone and together.
- Other dexterity and technical studies adapted to the needs of the student.
- Programmed method book materials; easy standard classical works suitable for individual ability.
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Outcome 5.
Outcome 7.
Their comprehension of this will be measured by classroom discussion, and written critiques
- Weekly assessment of student'�s musical reading ability by use of sight-reading materials and continual progress of the assigned pieces to perform.
- The critical thought outcome will be measured by classroom discussions, the collaborative exercises are designed to stimulate students to engage in factual, insightful rational and evaluative analysis.
- Students will be required to research he composers of their performance works.
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.