MUS C139: History of Rock Music
| Item | Value |
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| Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 04/20/2007 |
| Top Code | 100400 - Music |
| Units | 3 Total Units |
| Hours | 54 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 54) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
| Material Fee | No |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | No |
| Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S),
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| Local General Education (GE) |
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| California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) |
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| Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) |
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| California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) |
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Course Description
Formerly: MUS C105. An overview of the social and musical characteristics of music in the Rock and Roll era. 1950's through the present, with emphasis on its impact on American culture today. Multimedia selections will be used. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- When played an example from the Rock and Roll era (1950-present), identify the musical style of the selection, and articulate (verbally or written) the characteristics and significance of that style.
- Identify aspects of the historical and social significance of one artist or sub-style in Rock and Roll music, using historical examples.
- 'Critique' a performance or a recording, citing precedence in earlier artists/shows/recordings and identifying influences for the artist.
Course Objectives
- 1. Discuss the historical development of rock music.
- 2. Explain important musical and technical terms used in the discussion of rock music.
- 3. Appreciate the artistry of all types of music.
- 4. Explain how social influences affect the development of rock music and how rock music has influenced our society.
- 5. Explain the evolution of American popular music into Rock.
- 6. Explain the evolution of Rock music through the various eras and styles.
- 7. Identify and explain the different styles of rock music.
- 8. Discuss the concept of evolution/revolution as it relates to the Eurocentric music genre.
- 9. Identify technological influences in the evolution of rock music.
Lecture Content
Early Influences on Rock and Roll Early Rock: The Birth of Rock and Roll The 1960s: Social Awareness Protest and Counterculture British “Invasions” Motown, Soul and Beyond The 1970s: Early Social Consciousness Corporate Hegemony Rock Fashion Mod Punk MTV Classic Rock and Generation X Hip-Hop, Grunge and the 90s The Challenge to Rock: Technology and Breaking the Rock Continuum Current Trends
Method(s) of Instruction
- Lecture (02)
- DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
- DE Online Lecture (02X)
Instructional Techniques
Lectures, discussions, music listening, a concert viewing.
Reading Assignments
Students will be given readings from the most appropriate texts and websites as determined by the instructor. Students will be expected to do approximately two to three hours of reading per week.
Writing Assignments
Students will be expected to spend an average of one hour per week on writing assignments. Writing assignments will be determined by individual instructors and may include papers focused on response to reading and listening, and research.
Out-of-class Assignments
Out-of-class assignments will amount to an average of three hours per week and will be determined by individual instructors. Assignments may include video reviews, online discussions, individual/group projects, field trips, required listening and studying for quizzes and exams.
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
Written assignments, which may include responses to listening, research essays, reaction papers to videos, directed discussions and/or comparison essays.
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
Written assignments, which may include responses to listening, research essays, reaction papers to videos, directed discussions and/or comparison essays. Objective quizzes and exams.
Eligible Disciplines
Music: Masters degree in music OR bachelors degree in music AND masters degree in humanities OR the equivalent. Masters degree required.
Textbooks Resources
1. Required Larson, Thomas E. History of Rock, 6th ed. Kendall Hunt, 2018
Other Resources
1. "Rebel Rock" Street, (1986) 0-631-14345-9 2. Coastline Library