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 Department:    MUSC

 Course #:    127

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    500902

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

This course provides a general survey of the development and evolution of rock and roll from its roots to the present. The goal of the course is to familiarize the student with the social and historical context of the development of rock and roll, and to recognize and appreciate the major performers and styles of rock and roll in performance.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a "C" or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Humanities  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Students will understand basic rock harmony, form, and instrumentation.
2. Students will know the leading rock composers for the last 50 years.
3. Students will understand the relationship of the music to mass media, cultural and racial attitudes.
4. Student will understand the powerful social force this art has had in shaping the values and attitudes of people throughout the world during the second half of the 20th century.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Engage

Definition: Interact with humans and the environment informed by an understanding of equity.

Course Contents

1. Music: Ensemble, rhythmic emphasis, vocal style, instrumental style, harmonic structure
2. Lyrics: Major theses: romantic love, sex, alienation, justice/injustice, and introspection
3. Artist History: Psychological, social and economic conditions musical history, important career landmarks
4. Societal context; youth culture and its relationship to society; significant cultural and political movements
5. Stance: The performers public images and actions as a guide to better understanding the music itself