Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

MUSC 207: History of Rock & Roll Music 5 • Skill 1: Possesses a base knowledge of art forms • Skill 2: Uses base knowledge to critique art works Objective 3: Evaluates aesthetics • Skill 1: Demonstrates knowledge of systems of aesthetics as those vary through time and among cultures • Skill 2: Evaluates relationship of content and form in art works Objective 4: Synthesizes interrelationships among arts, languages, the humanities, and societies • Skill 1: Demonstrates knowledge of art forms in cultures • Skill 2: Evaluates the impact of art on individuals and society Course Objectives: After completing this course, students should be able to: • Understand the history and progression of Rock and Roll music. • Examine the societal implications of this genre of music and how it can take on a life of its own, sometimes not in the manner the author intended. • View the subject through the lens of the campus theme, “Nature, Technology and Beyond.” Course Requirements: This class will be a combination of interactive lectures, class discussions, group activities, written assignments, and group presentations. All students are expected to come to each class meeting having listened to, viewed, and/or read all assigned materials before each class meeting, having completed all assignments before or during each class meeting, and ready to engage in a critical discourse on the course materials and themes with the professor and other students. Assignments : Participation 200 points 20% Critical Analysis (PSA & RAW) 200 points 20% In-Class Evaluations (ICE) 200 points 20% Analytical Essay 200 points 20% Final Project: Group Presentation 200 points 20% Participation Participation includes, but not limited to, attending classes, active listening, completing class activities, discussing course materials, taking notes, reading/listening/viewing course materials, responding to comments or questions, and asking/answering questions. It is helpful to write up several questions, key quotations, or interpretations beforehand so that you have easily accessible information during the class meeting. Your preparation will be essential to the proper functioning of the class and to earning your final grade. Unexcused absences will negatively affect your grade.. If need to miss a class for any reason, please notify the professor as soon as possible. It may be possible to turn in an alternative assignment that covers the missing participation assessment(s) with prior approval from the professor. Critical Analysis: Primary Source Analysis (PSA) & Raw Assessment Writing (RAW) You will be responsible for submitting 3 PSAs and 2 RAWs throughout the semester. You are required to complete at least 1 PSA or 1 RAW for each section of the course. You do not have to complete a PSA or RAW when writing your analytical essay. Each response should be 1½ to 2 pages, double-spaced, Times New Roman font, and use Chicago Style for formatting and footnotes. PSAs will be assessed for the