World music (for people with learning difficulties)

Learn to sing chants and songs, and to play hand drums and other percussion instruments. Listen to music from different parts of the world. Find out how people use music to express their feelings, to celebrate or to make a protest.

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Key course information

Dates
14/09/11 - 27/06/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
35 weeks

Time
10:30 - 12:30

Fees ?
Full fee: £62
Senior fee: £62
Concession: £52

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
SD134*

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

We will listen to and learn to play and sing traditional music from different countries.

What topics will we cover?

- playing hand drums in a group
- singing group chants, choruses and songs
- adding different parts on voices and instruments to make interesting arrangements.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- sing and play some new songs, choruses and rhythms from different countries
- improve your singing and playing techniques where you need to
- play simple rhythms accurately, or improvise your own rhythms during call and response drumming
- develop your skills in reading words or pictures to help you remember the music
- remember your parts when performing the music

You will negotiate with the tutor more specific outcomes, based on the above, to suit your ability and experience.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is for students with mixed musical ability and with a learning difficulty. You need to be able to respond to familiar stimuli, use words or signs to choose or discuss and to take turns in a group (not necessarily verbally.) You need to be able to show an interest in the subject.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

- discovering music and culture in your own way from listening, and from group discussion
- the tutor will demonstrate singing and playing and you can join in
- practice in remembering melodies and rhythms
- experimenting with different instruments and making choices about this.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Feedback from the tutor. Self assessment, supported by the tutor. Termly tutor reports. We will assess individual planned learning outcomes, and your personal goals, on Statements of Learning throughout the course.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses. Student feedback is encouraged throughout the course. All students have a personal tutor to whom they can give feedback about their courses. There will be an opportunity to evaluate your course at the end.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

- Advice on Progress courses and additional support for other City Lit courses is available
Monday, Tuesday and Friday 12.30 - 1.30pm.
- Please call the Progress office for more information on 020 7492 2586.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2586

progress@citylit.ac.uk

All Progress courses require a personal interview before enrolling. Please phone us or come to our advice sessions:

Monday, Tuesday and Friday 12.30-1.30pm (term-time only).

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All Progress courses require a personal interview before enrolling. Please phone us or come to our advice sessions:

Monday, Tuesday and Friday 12.30-1.30pm (term-time only).

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