Course Syllabus

BECAUSE THIS IS THE 1ST ONLINE APPLICATION OF THIS COURSE, AND BECAUSE OF THE COVID SITUATION, THIS SYLLABUS MAY BE IN FLUX A LITTLE.  LOOK AT IT AS A GUIDE - THE LESSONS AND WORKSHEETS WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU UP TO DATE. THANKS!

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Music 115 - The History of Rock Music 3 units, 3 hours lecture This course will present an overview of rock and rock-related music styles from the early 1950s up to the present. Coverage will also include the interplay of social and cultural trends with the innovations and achievements of individual artists, the ongoing influence of technology on music, the crossfertilization of black and white popular music styles, and recurring cycles of rebellion against and assimilation by the popular music industry. In addition, basic musical concepts such as pitch, rhythm, and form will be introduced and applied to the music under consideration. Satisfies General Education for: Grossmont College C3; CSU C1; IGETC 3A Transfers to: CSU, UC

OFFICE HOURS

Due to the covid virus, I will be doing my office hours at home. During those times, I will be on canvas, for any messaging or questions. Please feel free to contact me during these times.

Monday            10:30 - 1:00     (class 1:00 - 2:15)     2:30 - 5:00

Wednesday    10:30 - 1:00     (class 1:00 - 2:15)     2:30 - 5:00

Thursday          3:00 - 7:00         (class 7:00 - 9:50)

Friday                 9:00 am - 12:00 noon          

IMPORTANT DATES:

August 17-30 Add/Drop Period (full semester classes)
August 30 Last Day to Drop Full Semester Classes without a “W”
September 7

Holiday (Labor Day)
September 18 Last Day to apply P/NP – Semester Length Classes
November 8 Last Day to Drop Semester Length Classes (with “W”)
November 11 Holiday (Veteran’s Day)

November 26, 27, 28  Holiday (Thanksgiving)

December 8-14 Final Examinations

 OUR FINAL WILL BE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10.

To begin the class, start at the first module.

WEEK 1

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION (MODULE 0.1)

WORKSHEET 1

VIDEO: ROCK AND ROLL, THE EARLY YEARS

WORKSHEET 1 MODULE 1.1)

WORKSHEET 1 CONTINUED (MODULE 1.2)

READ MUSIC MEMORY ASSIGNMENT (MODULE 1.3,

DUE FRIDAY, AUGUST 28)

WEEK 2

READ MUSIC JOURNAL ASSIGNMENT MODULE 1.4, DUE DAY OF THE FINAL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 14

BEGIN WORKSHEET 2 (MODULE 2.1

FINISH  WORKSHEET 2 (MODULE 2.2, 2.3)

MUSIC MEMORY PAPER DUE

WEEK 3

TEST ONE, MULTIPLE CHOICE, ON WORKSHEETS 1 & 2 (CLICK THE "QUIZZES" BUTTON ON THE LEFT TO START)

BEGIN MODULE 3.1

FINISH MODULE 3.1  - BEGIN MODULE 3.2

WEEK 4

FINISH MODULE 3.2, BEGIN MODULE 3.3

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(SYLLABUS TO BE CONTINUED)

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ADDENDUM 1
Addendum: Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
Upon completion of this course, our students will be able to do the following:
a. Identify important rock performers and musicians and describe their role in the development of this
genre of music.
b. Recognize and identify important rock recordings.
c. Recognize various musical styles within the context of rock and popular music.
d. Correlate the development of rock music with societal events
ADDENDUM 2
Addendum: Hate-Free Zone 
In our Zoom/online classroom, each student should feel free to express their own opinion and ideas in a respectful manner. Students should be open to listen to and appreciate differences in opinions, life experience, worldviews, values/beliefs, etc. Our class is a hate-free zone. Please be mindful of how you communicate your values, beliefs, ideas, opinions, etc. While we will often disagree with other people, it does not give anyone the right to intentionally hurt others with words or to discriminate against them.