MUSI 1100
Transitioning to University Studies in
Music
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Instructor: Dr. Vicky V.
Johnson
Office 122 Phone:
Ext. 9238
Email:
vjohnson@tarleton.edu
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Note: This is an organic document! It
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The dates given in the right column are the due
dates, not the day we will work on assignments in
class. If there is ever a problem with
an assignment (technology problem, don't understand
it, can't find it, etc.) do not wait until
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Transition Week
Introduction
Names/advisors
Syllabus
Take handwritten notes on everything. That will be
part of your grade.
Slack invitation
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Build
your own Planner/Journal
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Assignments due:
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Wed |
First
journal entry
Prompt: Why are you here?
Even if you don't have your
Planner yet, print some paper and you can add it
to your planner later. |
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Wed |
Bring
a question
Write
it down; no signature necessary |
fys2017.slack.com Thursday, we will also do some
dictation!
Online
piano |
Week 1
Aug 28-Sep 1
Time Management
Heads up!
Your final project will be to construct an ePortfolio.
If you would like to get a head start, go to the
Portfolium page and get started!
How to Study/Learn
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Assignments due:
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Tue |
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Thu |
Journal entry
Prompt: Goals
List at least 3 goals on each
level: See
Time Management
Avoid these words: get,
be, more, enough, work on, become, sooner,
earlier, have, learn to, nice, friendly, make,
become, better, etc.
Be specific:
Learn my
music. Be
able to play "title" straight through
with no mistakes.
Make new
friends. Strike
up a conversation at lunch with one person I do
not know.
Become more
organized.
Complete my daily
to-do list the night before for an entire month.
Get a job.
Send
out two new applications.
Get enough
rest.
Go to bed at 10:00pm.
Save money.
Add
$20 per week to my study abroad fund.
Get in shape.
Schedule 1
hr at the Fitness Center 3 times this week.
Be the best I
can be.
Redo this assignment. |
Note:
on Thursdays, beginning in Week 3, you will include a Blackboard
grade check. Download this
Grade Check template. It will be randomly checked
throughout the semester and graded at the end for
completion.
Encore game with cards
Make a note of questions
in your Planner. I will periodically ask for more.
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Week 2
Sep 4-8
Wellness with Dr. Robertson on Tuesday
Roadblocks are there to keep those out who don't want it
enough.
How to describe music (how to communicate effectively)
Analysis by Listening
Thursday: Revisit goal-setting |
Assignments due:
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Tue |
Journal
entry
Prompt: Describe your study
habits in high school. Did they help you be
successful? Why or why not?
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Thu |
Written assignment
Outline your study plan for this
semester. Include specific places, times,
materials, and strategies. Why will this
plan ensure your success? Put this
assignment on paper that will fit in your
planner. If it is sloppy, I will return it
to you.
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Thu |
Journal entry
Prompt: What is your favorite
song/music piece? What do you love about it?
How does it make you feel? What about the
music makes you feel that way? |
What courses are you having trouble with?
What have you found to be unexpected so far?
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Week 3
Sep 11-15
Portfolium introduction with Doug Hanna on Tuesday
Critical Thinking
Critical reading |
Assignments due:
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Tue |
Journal
entry
Prompt: "Don't play what's there.
Play what's not there." ~ Miles Davis
What does this quote mean to you?
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Thu |
Journal
entry +
grade check
Prompt: Recall a compliment you
received that you especially value. What was
it and why did you value it above others? |
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Week 4
Sep 18-22
Group Project (due next Tuesday, Sep 26)
1. Identify a campus problem
a. Articulate and explain
the problem
b. Why is it a problem?
For whom?
2. Research and find a solution
a. Who is the point
person for information?
b. What has been done
about it in the past?
c. What specific action
can be taken now?
3. Be ready to present your findings on due date
Note: all members of the group must have
both research and presentation responsibilities for a
grade.
Refer back to Study Plan from Week 2
Midterm
Financial Literacy
SALT
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Assignments due:
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Tue |
Journal
entry
Prompt: Confirmation bias
Do you have confirmation bias?
Don't say "No," we all have it. Name 3 examples with explanations. | |
Thu |
Journal
entry +
grade check
Prompt: Identify a decision you
are struggling with. What are the pros and
cons?
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Week 5
Sep 25-29
ePortfolio
Professionalism
Draw your Future
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Assignments due:
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Tue |
Group project presentation
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Tue |
Journal
entry
Prompt: What issues have caused
you the most stress this far into your first
semester? What transition into college life
has been the most difficult? What course(s)
are most difficult for you and why?
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Thu |
Draw Your Future
Print this
template
and complete the drawing. Do not draw
student on left side and finished on the right.
Draw your current reality and your desired
current reality.
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Thu |
Journal
entry +
grade check
Prompt: Describe the
characteristics and behaviors of someone who
exhibits professionalism. This should be a
pretty long list!
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Week 6
Oct 2-6
Music Business Careers with Dr.
Tejada on Tuesday
Types of Music Careers
Degree planning
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Assignments due:
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Tue |
Journal
entry
Prompt: Identify 3 behaviors or
habits that you have that do not exhibit
professionalism. Why do you do/have them?
Outline the steps you can
take to change them. | |
Thu |
Journal
entry +
grade check
Prompt: What are your
hobbies outside of music? What are your
skills outside of music? What are your fun
activities outside of music?
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Thu |
Written assignment
Print out this
Complete
Semester Plan
Use the rotation schedule in the
Music Major Handbook and
your specific degree plan in DegreeWorks, fill out your
plan. If you have already done this with your advisor,
just copy it over to this form. |
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Week 7
Oct 9-13
ePortfolio Presentations
The benefit of failure
Google
Bias
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Assignments due:
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Tue |
Journal
entry
Prompt: "I really wish others
knew this about me:" (a complete page)
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Thu |
Portfolium presentations
Each student will present his/her
ePortfolio to the class
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Thu |
Journal
entry +
grade check
Prompt: My successes so far/ my
failures so far |
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Week 8
Oct 16-20
"In my next 8 weeks . . ."
Refer back to Study Plan from Week 2
What we
look for in a High School Assistant |
Assignments due:
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Tue |
Turn in planners for grading
These
will be graded on 3 C's:
1. Can
you follow instructions
2. Completeness
of assignments and requirements
3. Creativity | |
Thu |
Journal
entry +
grade check
Prompt: Reflection
Assess the FYS course. What
helped you? How would you change it to
make it more useful/helpful for the next group
of First Year Students? |
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