Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

MUSC 207: History of Rock & Roll Music 3 Contact Information: Instructor : Dr. Paul Boone Mailbox : TH 2208 & Th 107 Office location : TH 2208 Phone : (701) 228-5456 Office hours : MWF 3:00-4:00pm & TTH 1:00-2:00pm E-mail : paul.boone@dakotacollege.edu or by appointment Course Description: This course presents a survey of rock music from 1900 to the present. The class provides a segmented review of variations in the form and the sociological impact of music. Relationship to DCB’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values: This course is part of DBC’s liberal arts education that provides DBC’s students with “the knowledge and tools to continue their education, to serve as good stewards of the environment, and to function as responsible citizens.” The course will help DBC’s students gain “a greater understanding of human diversity” and to prepare then with transferable skills “to improve the quality of life.” The professor will provide a quality, innovative education in a supportive, student-centered learning environment that serves the learning needs and embraces the diversity of DBC’s students. The professor will strive for academic and professional excellence in and out of the classroom. The professor “acknowledges, understands, and supports the rights of others to express their ideas” which is “integral to civil discourse, which enables meaningful learning experiences and informed decisions.” Relationship to Campus Theme: Throughout the course, there is a focus on technology and its role within music. The question is presented: How will future generations reflect and understand current music? Environmentalist movements have been assisted through awareness efforts by musicians, these actions are addressed in class. General Education Goals/Objectives: Nature : Goal 1: Explains the interrelationships between humans and their environment and the role of science in their lives Objective 1: Demonstrates the application of the scientific method of inquiry • Skill 2: Analyzes and interprets experimental data to draw logical conclusions Technology : Goal 2: Demonstrates knowledge and application of technology Objective 1: Completes an assignment using an appropriate application software • Skill 1: Creates, edits, and formats a word processing document • Skill 3: Creates edits, and formats a slide show presentation • Skill 4: Conducts Internet research • Skill 5: Demonstrates the ability to send and receive e-mail Objective 2: Uses electronic resources for course related assignments and information • Skill 1: Selects appropriate electronic resources • Skill 2: Recognizes differences in Internet resources based on address extensions • Skill 3: Identifies proper academic library search engines • Skill 4: Evaluates quality/value of web-based information Objective 4: Employs problem solving and critical thinking skills in order to solve a variety of different problems • Skill 1: Locates, evaluates, and applies research information • Skill 2: Analyzes information to determine its validity • Skill 3: Draws conclusions from information collected