In-Depth:
First Impression
Maganda naman ang first day sa class. Very kind and approachable si ma'am and magaling mag-explain. Meron nga lang kayong bibilhin na (dalawang) libro ng readings.Time Management
On-time mag-start and minsan lang mag-late dismiss.Student Attendance
Nagche-check siya ng attendance at the start.Recitation
Mostly voluntary ang recitation lalo na kung magsasalita ka lang. Part ng recitation yung magvo-volunteer na kumanta or mag-demo ng (native) instrument. Pero minsan, pag-walang nagre-recite, magtatawag si ma'am at random.At the start din ng course, pipili kayo ng topic na i-rereport niyo in class. This is required.
Quizzes and Exams
Unique ang exams sa subject na ito: merong listening exam! Kailangan mong i-memorize yung sound ng instrument, yung native name, and yung ethnic group nun. After that, merong written exam na minsan multiple choice, matching type, or essay.Sa ethnic groups lang yung listening exam. Pagdating niyo sa Spanish and American music, wala nang listening exam.
Fun Factor
Merong voluntary class concert. Nung sa amin, merong Christmas concert just before mag holiday break and final concert at the end of the course. Merong required na class concert, kung saan tutugtog kayo ng bamboo instruments (for Northern Philippines) and mga gongs (Southern Philippines). Simple lang yun, lalo kung magaling kayo sa rhythm (or sa Kulintang).Meron ding required na concert reviews. Kailangan niyo manood ng iba't ibang concert at gagawa kayo ng concert review about doon. Merong libre (or cheap) concerts na available sa UP kung maghahanap kang mabuti.
Summary:
Pros:
* excellent and interesting topics in Philippine music from indigenous to modern Filipino rock* extremely nice and approachable professor
* cool classroom (the minihall)
* voluntary class concert (show off your musical skills for extra credits!)
* Short and arguably easy Long Exams
Cons:
* listening exams (not a problem if you can memorize names and their corresponding sounds)* required concert reviews (you need to travel high and low, searching far and wide for concerts to review)
Rating:
10/10 - If you're inclined to music, you might want to check this out.Related Posts:
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