TESTS AND ATTENDANCE:
1. If you miss a test: You may take ONE makeup test the day of the final
2. Tests are based on lectures, films, and the chapter readings.
3. Tests are objective and given on 882 scantrons
4. Tests are not cumulative, except the comprehensive listening test
5. Attendance Policy: Attendance will be taken by sign-up sheet.
6. Ten points are deducted for each absence beyond two (2)
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. discuss how cultural and social elements are reflected in music
2. demonstrate an ability to identify individual rock music styles
3. detect the values of music in everyday life and cite elements of musical heritage
4. identify the names and contributions of key rock personalities
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the evolution of popular music and its practitioners from the 1940’s to the present day
2. Describe the various styles of music which led to rock and roll
3. Recognize various rock styles based on instrumentation, performance practices and lyrical content
4. To discern historical styles and how these styles interact with contemporary music Identify noteworthy songs important to the history of rock music
5.
To identify instruments used in rock music and stylistic performance practices
6.
To critique a rock work based on lyrical content, emotional expression, delivery style, and instrumental technique
7
To recognize rock music as a rejuvenate, cyclical youth language rather than a set of musical specific styles |
