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Arntzen 1
Textbook(s):
What’s That Sound? – An Introduction to Rock and its History,
3
rd
Edition, Covach, John & Flory, Andrew,
2012.
Various Handouts
Course Requirements:
The formula for grades is as follows.
3 exams (non-cumulative), 30 pts. each = 90 pts.
20 quizzes, 4 pts. each = 80 pts.
1 essay (details to follow) = 30 pts.
Total pts. available = 200 pts.
90-100% - 180-200pts. = A
80-90% - 160-179pts. = B
70-80% - 140-159pts. = C
60-70% - 120-139pts. = D
<59% - <119pts. = F
No Incompletes will be given.
Exams will be essay based. They are not cumulative. Closed book and notes.
Quizzes will be given randomly throughout the semester. They cannot be made up under
any
circumstances (except institution based reasons). They cover material in that week’s reading and are
short answer in form.
The essay is thesis-based, 1800 words at minimum and written in
Chicago Style
format.
The Final Exam is Tuesday, May 9 at 12:00
Dakota College at Bottineau does not allow any final exams to be taken early, do not ask.
Tentative Course Outline
Week 1
The Varied Roots of Rock and Roll, 1900-1950
Week 2
Rock and Roll and “White Culture”, 1955-1961