ear training and sight singing outline

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Relationship to Vocational or Program Specific where applicable) Learning

Outcomes

This course contributes to your learning by supporting you in achieving the following

vocational or specific learning outcomes:

1.

The ability to learn/sing an individual part in tune with the correct rhythms.

2.

The ability to hear mentally and perform both melodically and rhythmically a melody

using solfege syllables.

3.

An increased ability to sing with confidence and hold each individual choral part

within a vocal ensemble (duet, trio, quartet).

Program Context

In relation to the overall program, this course will assist the student in continuing to develop

the fundamental skills required by a performer in the music theatre industry. It will also

enable the singer to learn/perform his or her individual part in a Music Theatre production.

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Essential Employability Skills

It is expected that all 11 of the Essential Employability Skills will be addressed during

your program. In this course, the chart below indicates which of these will be taught to

you, reinforced through learning activities or assessed as a learning outcome.

T=Taught;

R= Reinforced A=Assessed

Communicate clearly concisely and correctly in

the written spoken and visual form that fulfills

the purpose and meets the needs of the

audience.

Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages

in a ma nner that ensures effective

communication.

Execute mathematical operations accurately.

Locate, select, organize, and document

6.

information using appropriate technology and

information systems .

Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant

information from a variety of sources.

Show respect for the diverse opinions, values,

belief systems, and co ntributions to others.

nteract with others in groups or teams in ways

that contribute to effective working relationships

and the achievement of goals.

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complete projects.

Take respo nsibility for one s own actions,

decisions, and consequences.

Numeracy

Critical

Thinking and

Problem

Solving

solve problems.

Apply a

system tic ppro ch

to solve

problei

Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and

Information

Management

Personal

T

R A

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College Policies and Procedures

Grading System

The grading scheme is applicable to all graded courses at St. Lawrence College. All

final grade submissions will be numeric representing a percentage score between 0 and

100 and will be converted to letter grades automatically by the student records system.

Letter Grades Grade Points

Equivalent Percentages

A+

4.00

90-100

A

3.90

85-89

A-

3.70

80-84

B+

3.30 77-79

B

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73-76

B-

2.70

70-72

C+ 2.30

67-69

C

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C-

1.70

60-62

D+

1.30

57-59

D

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53-56

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0.70

50-52

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Requirements Met

Not included in GPA calculation

N/A

NG Requirements Not Met

Not included in GP A calculation

N/A

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0.00 0-49

Continuance Policy

College policy stipulates that students must pass 2/3 of their courses or 70 of their

course hours in order to con tinue as a full time student.

Program specific continuance and readmission policies that apply directly to this course

will be outlined in Appendix A (in the Program Specific Continuance and Readmission

Policy in the Assessment/Evaluation Section).

Students w ith Disabilities

It is the policy of St. Lawrence College to accommodate students with disabilities,

pursuant to federal and provincial law. When a student with documented disability

requires learning accommodations then the student must register with the Accessibility

Services Office on campus. Once reasonable accommodations have been determined

by the Accessibility Counsellor then the student must inform the professor about these

accommodations. This notification needs to be given in a private place in order to

protect the student's confidentiality and to give the professor an opportunity to discuss

the requested accommodations. The student has the right to privacy and therefore is

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not required

to disclose information about his/her disability to the professor. This

course outline is available in more-accessible formats upon request.

Prior Learning and Assessment Recognition PLAR)

Students may apply to receive an exemption by demonstrating how they have achieved

the course learning outcomes through previous life and/or work experiences. The PLAR

process requires students to demonstrate how they have met the learning outcomes as

identified in the course outline. There is a cost associated for PLAR.

Up to a maximum of 75 of the courses of many programs can be achieved through

PLAR and/or direct credit transfer from another College or University. Therefore a

minimum of 25 of the total program courses must be achieved under the direct

supervision of St. Lawrence College faculty. Please be aware that some programs

have other residency restrictions related to licensing and credentials.

For further information on P LAR

Contact the Student Services Department on your campus.

ttendance and Participation

Any course specific attendance requirements for each course are clearly explained and

written in the section on Attendance and Participation in Appendix A of this course

outline.

ttend nce

Attendance refers to presence in scheduled classes. It is not tied to evaluation of

learning outcomes and shall not be used in calculation of final grades. Taking

attendance is at the discretion of the faculty. Any requirements for attendance shall be

written in the course outline and clearly explained to students.

When attendance is

taken, these records may be used to determine eligibility for re-writes, supplemental

tests/assignments, field placement, or to identify students at risk. If attendance is used

to determine eligibility for re-writes supplemental tests/assignments or field placement

the minimum required attendance standard shall be stipulated in the course outline and

clearly explained to students.

Some programs are subject to attendance policies of external institutions or regulatory

bodies which may supercede St. Lawrence College policy. In such cases, the

governing policy pertaining to attendance shall be written in the course outlines and

clearly explained to the students.

When compulsory attendance recording is required by a sponsoring agency, it is the

student's responsibility to collect confirmation of attendance from professors.

rticip tion

Participation refers to student engagement in learning activity tasks that contribute to

the achievement of stipulated learning outcomes. Participation may be assessed, and

may contribute to final evaluation. If participation is used as an assessment strategy, the

participation criteria must be objective and measureable. The expected participation

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elements and the method of evaluating the stated elements shall be written in the

course outline and clearly explained to students.

absl ield

Placementl linical Participation

Each program will establish policy and procedures related to participation in labs, field

placements, and clinical practice. Penalties for non-participation shall be clearly

stipulated. These policies and procedures shall be written in all applicable course

outlines, and clearly explained to students.

Rights and Responsibilities of Students

All students who enroll at St. Lawrence College become members of the College

community. Students are required to conform to the college's policies and procedure

that directly affect them. Students are advised to review their responsibilities and rights

and all student related policies but especially the policy on the Student Code of Conduct

and the policy on the Student Academic Appeal Procedure that are outlined in the SLC

Student Planner.

Academic Honesty and Integrity

Academic honesty and integrity are highly valued at the College as being essential to

students as both learners and as potential members of their chosen occupations.

Therefore, any violation of academic honesty will be seriously considered.

Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:

cheating on tests, assignments, or reports:

fabricating data of any sort;

impersonating another student or allowing oneself to be impersonated;

plagiarism - defined as an act of presenting the ideas or words of another as

one's own. The use of others' ideas or words must be adequately acknowledged

and properly referenced. Plagiarism is to be distinguished from collaboration and

cooperation on a group assignment;

theft or purchase of materials or use of stolen or purchased materials;

dishonesty in any way when representing the College as a student of this

College;

storing information on a calculator for use during a test or examination is not

acceptable unless clearly permitted by a statement in individual course outlines:

groups are responsible for the academic honesty of the teamwork:

misrepresenting of materials obtained from the internet;

submitting the same work, in whole or in part, to meet the requirements of more

than one course without the explicit permission of the faculty involved;

providing false or misleading materials to meet Admissions requirements

(academic and other)

use of unauthorized materials; unauthorized removal of materials from the library;

or deliberate withholding, concealment or destruction of library materials .

The College considers any such academic dishonesty to be a serious offense. Failure

for the piece of work involved in a situation of dishonesty is automatic and further

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disciplinary action may result. Be aware that suspension or expulsion may result from

academic dishonesty. Further information is found in the SLC Student Planner.

Students are advised to check with their program for further details on program specific

requirements.

Acceptable Use of Policy for Computing

The computing systems and resources of St. Lawrence College serve to support and

enhance the quality learning environment. Persons using, accessing or in any way

interacting with these resources are bound by the policy of Acceptable Use for

Computing at St. Lawrence. These guidelines are posted within College computing

facilities and are available for viewing on the College website.

Use of Electronic Devices

The use of electronic devices used for communications and data storage during classes

is at the discretion of the course professor. The professor identifies his/her policy on this

under the Special Notes about this course section.

Email Account

All full-time students are provided with a St. Lawrence College email account. This is

the only account that will be used by the college or your professors to communicate

course or program information or college events. It is the responsibility of each learner

to become familiar with and use the college email system.

Evaluation and Promotion

As a learner, your progress is reviewed during each semester. Learners who are at risk

of not being successful in one or more courses may receive communication at mid-term

and/or at the end of term from the course faculty member, the program coordinator or

Campus/Associate Dean. The purpose of the feedback is to outline to you the areas of

concern and the types of support that is available to you.

Maintaining Course Outline

Learners are responsible for retaining the course outline for their records. It may be

required for future use of applications for transfer credit to other programs or

educational institutions.

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