Office phone: (435) 287-4027 - Houston Community College

Fine Arts/Music Central College

MUSI 1310 American Music: History of Rock and Roll Syllabus CRN 33788 – Fall 2017, August 28-December 10, 2017

3 credit hours/ 45 lecture/work hours per semester/ 16 weeks

Instructor: Prof. Kristin C Briggs

Instructor Contact Information: Office phone: (435) 287-4027

email: [email protected] Mailbox: FAC 101

Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course. Please include MUSI 1310 on the subject line. I am available by appointment to discuss course topics. PLEASE READ: THIS IS AN ONLINE COURSE – PLEASE, THOROUGHLY READ THE SYLLABUS, AND ALWAYS CHECK THE COAST WEBSITE AND CANVAS FOR COMMUNICATIONS. Course Description: The study of the history of rock and roll, the music industry and their influence on society and vice versa. Listening and writing about the genres of mainstream rock and roll from the 50s through the 90s and beyond. (Pre-Elvis to Punk in the U.S., U.K., and music and technology)

Prerequisite: None REQUIRED TEXT: History of Rock and Roll Online (2nd Edition) by Donald and David McGill (with 2 CD’s), published by Coast Learning Systems, Kendall-Hunt Publishing Company. ISBN: 978-1-59846-609-6

My History of Rock & Roll online course is supplemented with rich multimedia

content and listening materials.

To access your course content, sign into Houston Central’s Canvas learning

management system and then click on the URL link that appears within your History

of Rock & Roll course.

mailto:[email protected]

MUSI 1310 – page 2

Your online course will require a single one-time use access code that can be

purchased online. The ISBN for this code is 978-1-59846-609-6, and it is available for

purchase at the following e-commerce portal: http://www.coastcodes.com/

Once you receive your digital confirmation receipt, you will immediately be able to

register your access code. You will, however, need to log in using your Canvas

student account before you can access the course content, including streaming music

clips.

If you experience technical difficulties while using the content in Moodle (e.g., you

can’t log in or you can’t get certain media to play), please submit an Online Help

Desk Request. The tech support staff at Coast Learning Systems can troubleshoot

difficulties more quickly when you launch the link to the help desk that is available

inside the class—look for the button link titled “Help.”

This course meets the core intellectual competencies of reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking. Course Goals/Objectives This course will cover the history of rock and roll from its roots through the 90s. By learning about the music genres in the early roots of rock, the roots of the later styles of rock music through the decades become clear. We will also learn how to listen with an analytical ear, and evaluate what we perceive. Some of the questions that will be explored: How does rock music through the decades mirror American culture during the 50s through the 90s? How is the music business industry impacted through the decades?

Student Learning Outcomes The student will be able to: 1. Develop knowledge of the basic elements of popular music. 2. Develop knowledge of musical styles and famous artists in American music. 3. Develop ability to aurally recognize styles of American music. 4. Learn the processes involved in the development of American music. 5. Learn the relationship of American music to world music and the mutual influences

of each.

ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY! School policy states that a student who misses more

than 12.5% of class time may be dropped from the class with a grade of F. Students who

miss more than FOUR classes during the semester are subject to this policy. See below

for further Online DE attendance requirements.

http://www.coastcodes.com/


WITHDRAWAL DATE: It is the responsibility of each student to formally withdraw from

the class by 4:30 pm on Friday November 3, 2017, OR THE COMPUTER WILL ASSIGN A

GRADE OF F TO THE STUDENT.

INCOMPLETE GRADE POLICY: A grade of I (Incomplete) is reserved for students who are

unable to complete the final exam or final week of studies due to extenuating

circumstances such as serious illness, not for students who need to make up missed

assignments.

Missed classes: students are responsible for material presented. There will be no

make-up exams or quizzes unless PRIOR arrangements are made with the instructor.

Access Student Services Policies on their Web site:

http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/student-handbook/

Accommodations due to qualified disability HCC strives to make all learning experiences

as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers based on

your disability (including mental health, chronic or temporary medical conditions),

please meet with a campus Abilities Counselor as soon as possible in order to establish

reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations are established through an

interactive process between you, your instructor(s) and Ability Services. It is the policy

and practice of HCC to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent

with federal and state law. For more information, please go to

http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/disability-services/

HCC POLICY STATEMENT: SEXUAL MISCONDUCT Houston Community College is

committed to cultivating an environment free from inappropriate conduct of a sexual or

gender-based nature including sex discrimination, sexual assault, sexual harassment,

and sexual violence. Sex discrimination includes all forms of sexual and gender-based

misconduct and violates an individual’s fundamental rights and personal dignity. Title IX

prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex-including pregnancy and parental status-in

educational programs and activities. If you require an accommodation due to

pregnancy please contact an Abilities Services Counselor. The Director of

EEO/Compliance is designated as the Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator.

All inquiries concerning HCC policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and

regulations (such as Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504), and complaints may be directed

to:

http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/student-handbook/

http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/disability-services/


David Cross

Director EEO/Compliance

Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity

3100 Main

(713) 718-8271

Houston, TX 77266-7517 or [email protected]

http://www.hccs.edu/continuing-education/

HCC ONLINE OR CONTINUING EDUCATION POLICY

SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY: cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion as defined by

HCC. Penalties include, but are not limited to, "0" on test or assignment in question, or

"F" in the course.

SPECIAL NEEDS: Students who require reasonable accommodations for disabilities are

encouraged to report to Room 102 SJAC, or call (713) 718-6164 to make necessary

arrangements. Faculty members are only authorized to provide accommodations

requested by the Disability Support Services Office.

ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT concerning specific Fine Arts courses and degree plans is

available to Central College students during the academic semesters. Please sign up for

counseling in the Fine Arts office, FAC 101.

Access HCC Online Policies on their Web site:

All students are responsible for reading and understanding the HCC Online Student Handbook,

which contains policies, information about conduct, and other important information. For the

HCC Online Student Handbook click on the link below or go to the HCC Online page on the

HCC website.

The HCC Online Student Handbook contains policies and procedures unique to the online

student. Students should have reviewed the handbook as part of the mandatory orientation. It is

the student's responsibility to be familiar with the handbook's contents. The handbook contains

valuable information, answers, and resources, such as HCC Online contacts, policies and

procedures (how to drop, attendance requirements, etc.), student services (ADA, financial aid,

degree planning, etc.), course information, testing procedures, technical support, and academic

calendars. Refer to the HCC Online Student Handbook by visiting this link: http://www.hccs.edu/media/houston-community-college/distance-education/student-services/HCC-Online-Student-Handbook.pdf Access CE Policies on their Web site:

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.hccs.edu/continuing-education/

http://www.hccs.edu/media/houston-community-college/distance-education/student-services/HCC-Online-Student-Handbook.pdf

http://www.hccs.edu/media/houston-community-college/distance-education/student-services/HCC-Online-Student-Handbook.pdf


Students who repeat a course for a third or more times at HCC and other Texas public

colleges and universities may face fee increases. Please ask instructor for tutoring

opportunities before withdrawing or failing a course. HCC Central provides a music tutor

for students who need help.

16 WEEK CALENDAR Please note the professor reserves the right to change the course outline as

needed. If any changes occur, the students will be notified in class. You can also access this Calendar on the Canvas Page.

Item Deadline

Start Here Module - Canvas

Getting Started- Coastlinelive.com (accessing your online text)

Sept 11-13

Lesson 1 - Rock, You, & the Big Picture Sept 11-24

Read lesson 1 lectures

Writing Assignment - Rock, You, & the big picture Sept. 17

Lesson 2 - Forerunners of Rock Sept. 11-24


Lesson 2 Quiz Sept. 24

Lesson 3 - The Elvis Factor: The Convergence of Mass Media & Popular Culture Sept. 11-24


Lesson 3 Quiz Sept. 24

Writing Assignment - Historical Role of Elvis Sept. 24

Lesson 4 - Review 1 Early Rock Sept. 25-Oct. 1


Song Analysis #1 Oct. 1

Lesson 4 Review

Listening Quiz Oct. 1

Lesson 5 - Folk Acid Rock, & Social Protest: The Emergence of a Counterculture

Sept. 25-Oct. 1


Lesson 5 Quiz Oct. 1

Writing Assignment - Culture & Social Change Oct. 1

Lesson 6 - The British Invasion: Mods, Rockers, and Social Crosscurrents Oct. 2-8

Read Lesson 6 Lectures


Writing Assignment - The British Invasion Oct. 8

Lesson 7 - The Black Voice: Motown, Soul, and the Integration of Popular Music Oct. 9-15



*Concert Report 1 Oct. 15

Lesson 8 - Review 2 The Growth of Rock Oct. 16-22

Review

Song Analysis #2 Oct. 22


Listening Quiz 2 Oct. 22

Lesson 9 - Protest to Corporate: Rock in the 1970s Oct. 23-29


Writing Assignment – Excess or Social & Political Oct. 29


Lesson 10 - Rock Fashion: Punk to MTV Oct. 30-Nov. 5


Lesson 10 Quiz Nov. 5

Writing Assignment - Punk and Popular Culture Nov. 5

Lesson 11 - Classic Rock & Generation X: Fulfilling Rock's Promise

Nov. 6-12


Writing Assignment – Rock & The Generational Shift Nov. 12


Lesson 12 - The Challenge to Rock: Technology & Breaking the Rock Continuum

Nov. 13-19


Supplemental Activity- Concert Report, Studio Music Class, Performance with musical score

Nov. 19

Song Analysis #3 Nov. 19



Writing Assignment - The Rise of Electronic Dance Music

Nov. 19

Lesson 13 - Review 3: Rock through the Present Nov. 20-Dec 3

Lesson 13 Lecture Review

Listening Quiz Dec. 3

Lesson 14 - Top 5 of All Time Dec. 4-10

Writing Assignment - Top 5 of All Time

Final Listening Exam

Dec. 10

Concert Report 2 Dec. 10

Final Exam Dec. 11-12

These are approximate dates and may change due to the speed at which students master the material or unforeseen circumstances.

Concert Reports Each student must attend 2 concerts Any Genre EXCEPT Classical or Choral/Band 1 Live 1 Live or Online (Netflix, Hulu, DVD, Bluray, youtube) 3 Pages minimum The reports must be typed (double spaced, font size: 12, times new roman), and 3 pages or more in length. Original program, ticket, or photo (if needed) from the concert must be turned in (scanned, or take a picture of it) along with the report.(A photo from the concert is always a fun thing to see – and proof you really attended!) The report will count as 10% of the final grade. The concert report must be turned in on the due date. *All citations must be in MLA, APA, Chicago manual style or Turabian with proper footnotes and bibliography. Choose your style – but be consistent. Any reports and papers without proper citation will result in failing the class. Visit www.eturabian.com for details.


Additional Assignment: Due to the two weeks of closure at the beginning of the semester, the HCC Center of Excellence for Visual and Performing Arts has added a supplemental assignment/project to include the instruction that has been missed. This assignment is required to support analysis of characteristics, elements, styles, forms, and musicians using appropriate terminology.

You may choose one of the following activities;

Supplemental Activity Bank Students, please choose an activity:

1. Observe a live performance, or an approved recording and write a reflection based on the SLO’s, or complete a worksheet or questionnaire provided by the instructor.

2. Observe a choir class or studio class and write a reflection. 3. Observe a youtube performance WITH A MUSICAL SCORE, and complete the

instructor questionnaire or survey. 4. Complete additional assignment/project pre-approved by the instructor.

Assessment: The instructor will either provide a worksheet for you to fill out for the assignment, or will ask for a written reflection. The reflection should include specifics about the elements of music (Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, Form, Timbre, Texture), or use musical vocabulary from your course. The grade will be based on completion, length or paper/worksheet completed, as well as quality of the content or vocabulary used. This assignment will receive a grade, not just a pass/fail.

SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY: cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion as defined by HCC. Penalties include, but are not limited to, "0" on test or assignment in question, or "F" in the course.

Student Assignments Assignments have been developed that will enhance your learning and develop your musical skills. To better understand a topic, you will be given assignments with key information that you will need to in your career as a musician, or understanding as a student of music. Students will be required to successfully complete the following:

GRADING:

HCC Grading System:

90-100% A Exceptionally fine work; superior in presentation, visual observation, comprehension and participation. 80-89 % B Above average work; superior in one or two areas. 70-79 % C Average work; good, unexceptional participation. 60-69 % D Below average work; noticeably weak with minimal participation.


Below 60% F Clearly deficient in presentation, style and content with a lack of participation.

**The schedule and grading for this course is subject to change, due to class need or

other circumstances as the instructor sees fit.

Course and subject matter-related assignments are all listed on your Coast course site.

Concert reports, papers, and tests on assigned reading and listening.

Tests: Tests will be taken on the website as well, and the results will be sent to your

instructor.

Quizzes and listening assignments: All quizzes are timed and may be taken only

once. You will be given two attempts for the listening assignments. Quizzes and

listening assignments will automatically close at the time they are due and will not

reopen. Please be sure to have completed all quizzes and assignments within the time

frame they are assigned.

Every week (Monday-Sunday): Students must complete given assignments and

quizzes.

*See Course Schedule for more Information

Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance is required. Attendance is

established by punctual submission of two weekly graded assignments on the Coast

website, and by completing the weekly discussion forum on Canvas. For this course

two of the following graded assignments must be submitted to satisfy weekly

attendance requirements:

1) a reading assignment or

2) a substantial discussion post or

3) a quiz or

4) a listening assignment

Please refer to the Discussion Requirements (below) to note the criteria for a substantial

discussion post. Please note the following guidelines regarding absenteeism:

1) Absences are neither excused nor unexcused.

2) Attendance is recorded weekly.

3) Technical difficulty is not an acceptable reason for absenteeism. Please plan ahead

– don’t procrastinate. “My computer wouldn’t work,” at 11:50pm is not acceptable.

4) Attendance is established by the posting of two-three weekly assignments.

6) An email or a "checking-in" response in the discussion forum does not satisfy the

weekly attendance requirement. It must be a substantial post.

Late Work Policy: Please note the following guidelines regarding late assignments:


1) All assignments, including quizzes, are due by Saturday at 11:59 Central Time unless

otherwise noted in this syllabus or in the content of the weekly assignment.

2) All late assignments incur a deduction in points.

3) A ten percent deduction in points is assigned for each day the assignment is late.

Discussion Forum Requirements: Each discussion activity is worth 30 points.

Please note the following guidelines for discussion participation:

I will post a new discussion topic every Monday night. Before midnight on Sunday (each

week) you must post a substantive response to the discussion topics. You must then

follow up with a minimum of 2 additional substantive responses to the posts of others

("posts of others" includes the follow up questions posted by the course facilitator) by

Sunday night at 11:59 pm. Each discussion forum is worth 25 points total.

If you do not make an initial substantive posts by Sunday 15 points will be deducted

from your score. 10 points will also be deducted from your score for failing to post

substantively on at least two different posts. Posts that do not meet the criteria for being

substantive will not earn any points.

For comments/posts to be considered substantive, each one must meet the following

criteria:

a) contain a minimum of 100 words per topic and

b) create a clear connection to the topic and/or the post of another student which relates

to the topics or

c) extend the meaning of the initial post by offering related yet new information or

d) relate a personal experience to support the discussion topic or

e) reference information from the course text to support the discussion or

f) pose a question to another student or about the topic in general or

g) reference a secondary source that contains helpful information about the discussion

topic and, in general,

h) lead the reader to a higher level of understanding about the discussion topic,

i) demonstrate correct grammar and usage (sentence structure, punctuation, spelling),

and

j) overall--include content with a high degree of readability.

Summary of Discussion Forum Priorities:


• Substantive response (at least 100 words) to topics before midnight by every

Saturday.

• Post on at least 2 of the classmates topics a week.

• No posts completed after midnight on Sunday will be awarded points.

• All posts must be substantive (see definition above) in order to earn points.

Graded Assignments: Graded assignments include weekly reading assignments,

quizzes, listening assignments and a discussion activity. Scores for quizzes, reading

and listening assignments will be available following completion of the quiz.

Student/Instructor Communication: Students can expect a returned email response

from the instructor within 24 hours between Monday and Friday. If a phone

conversation is preferred, please email the instructor and provide your phone number

and several “best times” for the conversation. The instructor will always confirm the

number and time via email before calling you.

Classroom Ethics :

1) Always be polite and positive.

2) Address the entire class as opposed to only one student.

3) Be objective and open to new ideas.

4) Acknowledge and accept cultural differences.

5) Use standard English. Omit slang and “chat” terms or symbols.

6) Do not use all capital letters as this indicates flaming (shouting).

7) Use complete-sentence format, which includes capitalizing first words of sentences

and using correct punctuation.

8) Focus on solutions rather than problems.

9) Use titles that reflect the content of the comment.

A Grade of FX will be given to students who stop attending class; this distinction is

made between a grade of F for poor performance in class.

HCC Course Withdrawal Policy If you feel that you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the course prior to the final date of withdrawal. Before, you withdraw from your course; please take the time to meet with the instructor to discuss why you feel it is necessary to do so. The instructor may be able to provide you with suggestions that would enable


you to complete the course. Your success is very important. Beginning in fall 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in obtaining a certificate and/or degree. To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor may “alert” you and HCC counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. It is your responsibility to visit with your professor or a counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you – online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in class and improve your academic performance. If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact a HCC counselor or your professor prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be done PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript. **Final withdrawal deadlines vary each semester and/or depending on class length, please visit the online registration calendars, HCC schedule of classes and catalog, any HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to determine class withdrawal deadlines. Remember to allow a 24-hour response time when communicating via email and/or telephone with a professor and/or counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss withdrawal options less than a day before the deadline. If you do not withdraw before the deadline, you will receive the grade that you are making in the class as your final grade. Repeat Course Fee The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat failed classes. To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more than twice, are required to pay extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to encourage students to pass their courses and to graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits, reading and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available. Classroom Behavior As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop and maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. Your instructor takes this responsibility very seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes it difficult for him/her to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning needs of your classmates and assist your instructor achieve this critical goal. Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices As a student active in the learning community of this course, it is your responsibility to


be respectful of the learning atmosphere in your classroom. To show respect of your fellow students and instructor, you will turn off your phone and other electronic devices, and will not use these devices in the classroom unless you receive permission from the instructor. Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for information regarding reasonable accommodations Instructor Requirements As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:

• Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be derived

• Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, and lectures

• Description of any special projects or assignments

• Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up

• Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special projects or assignments

• Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:

• Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities

• Read and comprehend the textbook

• Complete the required assignments and exams Ask for help when there is a question or problem

• Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments

“Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing and believes this may affect their performance in the course is urged to contact the Dean of Students for support. Furthermore, please notify the professor if you are comfortable in doing so.”

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