EDUC 298: Language, Culture, Immigration & Music in Bali
PARTICIPATION, PROFESSIONALISM, & ATTENDANCE
You are participating in a global classroom. As a participant you will observe, reflect, prepare, practice, and teach in settings less familiar to your home. You are expected to help construct an atmosphere of mutual respect and encouragement in all of these learning environments as you not only explore a variety of learning and teaching methods, but experience, practice, and critically reflect on how these methods cater to your own future situated settings and inform your own teaching philosophies.
For the duration of this course, you are considered an “apprentice” representing the college community when you are out in the field, so professional conduct and culturally appropriate dress are expected at all times when observing and participating in classroom settings and cultural events. Professional dress means collared shirt and pants or sarong for men and high-neck line shirt and sarong for women. Jeans, sneakers, and spaghetti straps are inappropriate dress. Professional conduct means NO tardiness or absences in this class. It also means active communication with the professor and professional partners at all times. You must notify the professor about your whereabouts at all times. You will have a cell phone while you are in Bali. Cell phones must be turned off when in our class sessions and when out in the schools. Cell phones are to be used ONLY for emergencies and to contact the professor. There will be limited internet access during your trip. When opportunities arise for us to use an internet café, you will limit your usage to ONE HOUR.
It is imperative that you participate fully in all aspects of this course, as outlined in this syllabus. If there are circumstances that may prevent you from full participation, you should speak with the instructor at the outset of the course.
ASSIGNMENTS AND READINGS
All written assignments are due at the beginning of the class on the specified date. Due to the collaborative nature and the brevity of the course, late work will not be accepted. Our discussion leaders and I will lead you in in-class activities designed to prepare you for getting the most out of each assigned reading from the text. Your responsibility is to build upon that introductory presentation by doing the reading (and any accompanying listening) from the text, which will further prepare you for more in-depth activities the following day. Expect pop-quizzes and to be called on to participate.
GRADING
Your grade will be comprised of the following elements: Assignments = 80%, Course Portfolio = 20%. All assignments should be redone and resubmitted if full credit is not given on the first attempt. This “editing” process will help you refine your thinking about music education. You will also gain improved clarity in communicating your ideas and thoughts.
Failure to complete any significant assignment will result in an automatic fail.
Grading Scale
A (93.5% or higher)
A- (89.5% or higher)
B+ (86.5% or higher)
B (83.5% or higher)
B- (79.5% or higher)
C+ (76.5% or higher)
C (73.5% or higher)
C- (69.5% or higher)
D+ (67.5% or higher)
D (63.5% or higher)
D- (59.5% or higher)
Fail (below 59.5%)
Final Grades in this course represent the following:
A: Exemplary professionalism and musicianship exhibited on a daily basis. Constant and enthusiastic participation in all aspects of the course. Significant development as a learner and future teacher exhibited through submitted assignments.
B: Excellent professionalism and musicianship exhibited on a consistent basis. Even participation in all aspects of course. Development as a learner and future teacher exhibited through submitted assignments.
C: Professionalism and musicianship usually exhibited. Participation in most aspects of course. Some development as a learner and future teacher exhibited through submitted assignments.
D: Professionalism and musicianship exhibited inconsistently throughout the semester. Participation in some aspects of course. Evidence of development as a learner and future teacher is unclear.
F: Professionalism and musicianship seldom exhibited. Minimal participation in course. No evidence of development as a learner and future teacher.
All reasonable grade claims supported by evidence from the assignments will be honored.
Special Circumstances: If you have a learning, sensory, or psychiatric disability, appropriate accommodations can be made for you in this class. Please contact the professor early in the course to work out an individual education plan for you.
Academic Integrity: Make yourself aware of the college policies on academic integrity. Dishonesty will not be tolerated and may result in failure in the class and referral to the academic affairs office. Please write the honor code on every piece of work you submit.
Diversity Statement: I pledge to and charge you to: 1) examine and challenge how perceptions, ideas, and experiences influence conduct and behavior; 2) increase awareness about issues of difference based on the intersecting identities of race, ethnicity, class, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical ability, and religion; and 3) make a personal commitment to understand, respect, value, and appreciate all members of our global campus community.
You are participating in a global classroom. As a participant you will observe, reflect, prepare, practice, and teach in settings less familiar to your home. You are expected to help construct an atmosphere of mutual respect and encouragement in all of these learning environments as you not only explore a variety of learning and teaching methods, but experience, practice, and critically reflect on how these methods cater to your own future situated settings and inform your own teaching philosophies.
For the duration of this course, you are considered an “apprentice” representing the college community when you are out in the field, so professional conduct and culturally appropriate dress are expected at all times when observing and participating in classroom settings and cultural events. Professional dress means collared shirt and pants or sarong for men and high-neck line shirt and sarong for women. Jeans, sneakers, and spaghetti straps are inappropriate dress. Professional conduct means NO tardiness or absences in this class. It also means active communication with the professor and professional partners at all times. You must notify the professor about your whereabouts at all times. You will have a cell phone while you are in Bali. Cell phones must be turned off when in our class sessions and when out in the schools. Cell phones are to be used ONLY for emergencies and to contact the professor. There will be limited internet access during your trip. When opportunities arise for us to use an internet café, you will limit your usage to ONE HOUR.
It is imperative that you participate fully in all aspects of this course, as outlined in this syllabus. If there are circumstances that may prevent you from full participation, you should speak with the instructor at the outset of the course.
ASSIGNMENTS AND READINGS
All written assignments are due at the beginning of the class on the specified date. Due to the collaborative nature and the brevity of the course, late work will not be accepted. Our discussion leaders and I will lead you in in-class activities designed to prepare you for getting the most out of each assigned reading from the text. Your responsibility is to build upon that introductory presentation by doing the reading (and any accompanying listening) from the text, which will further prepare you for more in-depth activities the following day. Expect pop-quizzes and to be called on to participate.
GRADING
Your grade will be comprised of the following elements: Assignments = 80%, Course Portfolio = 20%. All assignments should be redone and resubmitted if full credit is not given on the first attempt. This “editing” process will help you refine your thinking about music education. You will also gain improved clarity in communicating your ideas and thoughts.
Failure to complete any significant assignment will result in an automatic fail.
Grading Scale
A (93.5% or higher)
A- (89.5% or higher)
B+ (86.5% or higher)
B (83.5% or higher)
B- (79.5% or higher)
C+ (76.5% or higher)
C (73.5% or higher)
C- (69.5% or higher)
D+ (67.5% or higher)
D (63.5% or higher)
D- (59.5% or higher)
Fail (below 59.5%)
Final Grades in this course represent the following:
A: Exemplary professionalism and musicianship exhibited on a daily basis. Constant and enthusiastic participation in all aspects of the course. Significant development as a learner and future teacher exhibited through submitted assignments.
B: Excellent professionalism and musicianship exhibited on a consistent basis. Even participation in all aspects of course. Development as a learner and future teacher exhibited through submitted assignments.
C: Professionalism and musicianship usually exhibited. Participation in most aspects of course. Some development as a learner and future teacher exhibited through submitted assignments.
D: Professionalism and musicianship exhibited inconsistently throughout the semester. Participation in some aspects of course. Evidence of development as a learner and future teacher is unclear.
F: Professionalism and musicianship seldom exhibited. Minimal participation in course. No evidence of development as a learner and future teacher.
All reasonable grade claims supported by evidence from the assignments will be honored.
Special Circumstances: If you have a learning, sensory, or psychiatric disability, appropriate accommodations can be made for you in this class. Please contact the professor early in the course to work out an individual education plan for you.
Academic Integrity: Make yourself aware of the college policies on academic integrity. Dishonesty will not be tolerated and may result in failure in the class and referral to the academic affairs office. Please write the honor code on every piece of work you submit.
Diversity Statement: I pledge to and charge you to: 1) examine and challenge how perceptions, ideas, and experiences influence conduct and behavior; 2) increase awareness about issues of difference based on the intersecting identities of race, ethnicity, class, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical ability, and religion; and 3) make a personal commitment to understand, respect, value, and appreciate all members of our global campus community.