Music In Global America
A fully online, asynchronous* course at Brooklyn College
*Async = We don't meet on Zoom or in person; you complete the course independently.
Welcome! Please access the video to the right, then explore the rest of this site.
I encourage you to bookmark this site. Add the link to your home screen of your phone or laptop for easy access. More content will be added in the coming weeks.
Here's to a great semester,
Prof. Stallard
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About The Instructor
Hi, I'm Professor Carolyn Stallard. I began teaching at Brooklyn College in 2015 and transitioned to fully online instruction in 2018. I studied music education as an undergrad and ethnomusicology (the study of music and culture) in grad school. Teaching at Brooklyn isn't my only job; I am an Instructional Designer at Guttman Community College - supporting instructors to make courses more engaging - and run events about game-based learning through the CUNY Games Network. I love playing percussion, board games, softball, cycling, and generally being outdoors. I get that you have life to balance outside of this course - I do too!
This course will not consist of passive lectures. I favor student-driven activities and value your feedback. Even asynchronously, we can collectively build a low-stress, high-learning environment that feels worthwhile for you and me. Welcome to class!
My Commitment To You
This is a stressful time to be a student. COVID-19 added significant weight to our lives, some more than others. While racial injustice is not new in our country, it is more visible. Our lives feel heavier and we are coping with more than we might realize. These stressors affect our ability to process information and manage learning. Give yourself grace as you do your best.
I recognize that you need to adapt to new routines and digital tools for all your courses. I will be flexible throughout this course to support your academic success and give you time to learn our routine. In return, I expect you to communicate as soon as possible if something is overwhelming or confusing. I believe in you and I'm in this with you, but I can only be fully supportive if we communicate.
How This Course Works
This is a 15-week, fully online course.
Each week begins on a Monday and ends the following Sunday.
For Spring 2024, Week 1 runs from Monday, Jan. 29th - Sunday, Feb. 4th.
There is no required textbook. All materials are available for free online.
We will not meet on Zoom. Learning is conducted asynchronously ("not live"). Access course content at least once per week.
This class is organized into one-week modules that open each Monday.
Each week's module contains readings, audio, and videos housed on this website.
Click the current week in the navigation bar (top right of screen) to access a lesson.
What If I Have Questions?
***If you're reading this before Feb. 5th, just hold off. Prof. S will not be checking email much while recovering from the concussion. I know none of the below makes sense yet, so just ignore this section for now.***
Check if your question is addressed on this website (click "FAQs" tab)
Check if your question is addressed on #questions on Slack (search keywords or scroll)
*If there's an unaddressed question you know the answer to, feel free to answer it.
Then, if you don't have an answer:
Ask peers; they're great resources!
Ask yourself: Will other students benefit from the answer to my question?
---If yes: Post on the "Questions" forum on Blackboard
---If no: Contact Prof. S for personal matters.If you need to email Prof. S, use Carolyn.Stallard@brooklyn.cuny.edu.
Brooklyn College Services/Info.
Blackboard Issues: Contact Carlos Cruz at CarlosA@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Attendance: Brooklyn College states that attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to attend all classes unless religious observance, medical restrictions, or an emergency make it necessary to miss a session. In this online course, “attending class” means participating online weekly, completing checkpoints, and submitting work for points.
Academic Integrity: The faculty and administration of Brooklyn College support an environment free from cheating and plagiarism. Each student is responsible for being aware of what constitutes cheating and plagiarism and for avoiding both. The complete text of the CUNY Academic Integrity Policy and the Brooklyn College procedure for policy implementation can be found at www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/bc/policies If a faculty member suspects a violation of academic integrity and, upon investigation, confirms that violation, or if the student admits the violation, the faculty member MUST report the violation.
Learning Accommodations: To receive disability-related academic accommodations students must be registered with the Center for Student Disability Services. Students who have a documented disability or suspect they may have a disability are invited to set up an appointment with the Director of the Center for Student Disability Services, Ms. Valerie Stewart-Lovell at (718) 951-5538. If you have already registered with the Center for Student Disability Services, please provide your professor with the course accommodation form and discuss your specific accommodation with them.
Brooklyn College Student Services: Please refer to this list of free services for BC students, including personal counseling, health services, conflict resolution, women's support services (the oldest college women's center in the country!), etc.