MUSI 1310:01 History of Rock Music

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1 MUSI 1310:01 History of Rock Music Spring 2016, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley College of Fine Arts School of Music. 8:00-9:15 am TR, Eidman 1 Dr. Susan Hurley-Glowa Associate Professor of Music Office: Eidman 202 Phone: (956) mailto:susan.hurleyglowa@utrgv.edu Office Hours: T TH 9:30 am-10:30 & 12:15-1:15 pm; M 11 am-12. By appointment: W 11am-2pm. Textbook and Resource Material Required: American Popular Music: The Rock Years. Larry Starr and Christopher Waterman, authors. Paperback, 27 October 2005, 360 Pages 58 illus., 7-1/2 x 9-1/4inches, ISBN: Also Available As: Ebook. Computer access to the course Blackboard site is also required. Course Description and Prerequisites Focuses on styles, key figures, and developments from its roots in the traditional music of African- Americans and rural whites through the 1950's, 60's, and '70s and beyond. Listening, reading, and analysis will lead to a greater understanding and appreciation of these styles.. The course will include lectures, listening, in-class activities and discussions, concert reviews, quizzes and exams. No Prerequisite. 3 Credits. Fulfills the General Education Core Curriculum Objectives in Creative Arts. Learning Objectives for Creative Arts Core Curriculum Courses The Core Objectives of critical thinking, communication skills, teamwork, and social responsibility are addressed by each course in this component area. Core courses in Creative Arts focus on the appreciation and analysis of creative artifacts and works of the human imagination. Courses involve the synthesis and interpretation of artistic expression and enable critical, creative, and innovative communication about works of art. Critical Thinking Skills (CT) - to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. Fulfilled here through successful written exams, concert reviews, and team project assignments. Communication Skills (CM) - to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication. Fulfilled here through successful written exams, concert reviews, and team project assignments. Teamwork (TW) to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal. Fulfilled here through successful written exams, concert reviews, and team project assignments. Social Responsibility (SR) to include intercultural competency, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. Fulfilled here through successful exams, written assignments, team project participation, and classroom expectations. 1

2 Learning Objectives/Outcomes, including those that directly address the objectives of Core Creative Arts Courses Students will: learn about individuals integral to the evolution of rock music (e.g., composers, performers, etc.), circumstances surrounding their lives, and style elements common to the various sub-genres; (CM, CT) gain an historical perspective, including listening to and discussing primary musical, social, and aesthetic influences on the emergence & evolution of rock music styles; (CM, CT) learn about music from outside of the student s primary sphere of influence and describe them in concert critiques; (SR) gain a clearer understanding of one s own current musical preferences and the basis for this selection; (SR) listen to an example from a genre of music studied in class, comprehend its distinctive characteristics, and articulate those characteristics. (CM, CT) develop the tools necessary to open a world of continuous musical exploration, initiating a life-long process of seeking out meaningful musical experiences. (CM, CT, SR) Assessment. To show competency, students will: demonstrate in writing a basic knowledge of significant musicians and works related to rock music and to describe the characteristics of musical styles in writing. (CT, CM) apply understanding of rock music styles through aural recognition and written analysis of representative works. (CT, CM) demonstrate in writing an understanding of the cultural and historical contexts of selected rock styles and the instruments that played the music. (CT, CM research and write on assigned topics using the full range of available scholarly sources. (CT, CM) prepare in written and verbal form cogent arguments concerning the significance of various music and musicians. (CT, CM) prepare a teamwork performance project from its beginning stages of development through its final presentation. (TW, SR, CT, CM) demonstrate via written concert critiques that they have learned the appropriate social behavior and etiquette associated with concert attendance in a variety of intercultural situations. (SR) demonstrate via written concert critiques awareness of their own and other cultures; and express sensitivity in regard to less familiar traditions. (CT, CM, SR) 2

3 These objectives will be realized through class lectures, reading assignments, written assignments, participation in a small performance project, and through listening to live and recorded performances. These objectives will be assessed through written examinations that include a listening component; through written papers based on concert attendances; and through successful completion of a group performance project Grading Policies and Ground Rules: Course Expectations, Attendance, and Etiquette Most class sessions will be devoted to lecture, discussion and demonstration of various musical examples by audio/video recordings. You are responsible for keeping up with the readings and becoming familiar with assigned recorded examples. Students will be expected to prepare the assigned readings before lecture sessions, and listen to assigned works. All major assignments must be completed in order to pass the courses. Attendance Policy: Regular attendance is required, and attendance will be taken at each class session. If you miss more than 3 contact hours of classes, your Participation and Homework grade will drop one letter grade for each subsequent absence. Six unexcused absences earns an automatic F. No make-up exams will be given for unexcused absences. If you must miss a class, you will notify me in advance by phone or , and provide documentation explaining your absence if it is requested. In the case of illness, you are still responsible for work missed in class. Lateness disrupts the flow of class, so please be on time; consistent tardiness will affect your grade. Classroom Etiquette: [Demonstrates SR] Punctuality: Arrive to class on time and stay for the full duration of the lecture. If you have a legitimate reason to be late or leave early, inform me ahead of time. Use of laptops and tablets: You may use your laptop computer or tablet to take notes. Do NOT use your electronics for any other purpose unless instructed to do so. It not only distracts you but also those around you. If you decide to use your electronics to take notes you must sit in the first two rows of the lecture hall. If you do not abide by these rules you may be asked to put your device away, and electronics may be banned from class entirely for everybody. Seating arrangement: I encourage you to sit near the front of the hall and away from the aisles. This will allow for minimal disruptions from students who may be tardy and facilitate class activities. Evaluation: 1) Three Exams 45% [Fulfills CT & CM Core Requirements] 2) Cumulative Final Exam 20% [Fulfills CT & CM Core Requirements] 3) One Concert Critique 4) One Short Song Description 7.5% [Fulfills SR, CT & CM Requirements] 7.5%[Fulfills SR, CT & CM Requirements] 4) Team Performances & Descriptions 10% [Fulfills TW, CT, SR & CM Requirements] 5) Attendance and Participation 10% Total 100% Grading Scale: A Excellent (4 grade points per hour) B Good (3 grade points per hour) C Satisfactory (2 grade points per hour) D Below Average (1 grade point per hour) F 59.9 > Failure (0 grade points per hour) 3

4 Exams and Exam Policies: 1. There will be three exams and a cumulative final. [Fulfills CT, CM Core requirements] Each exam will have questions based on the listening examples, as well as questions about key terms, concepts, styles, and individuals. Exams will ordinarily be taken in class, but students should be prepared to take an exam via Blackboard if this best serves the course schedule needs. 2. Make-up Policy. No make-up exams. Make-up exams will only be considered if a student has official documentation from an academic dean explaining the circumstances for the absence. 3. Exam Policy: No ipods, PDAs, laptops, cell phone usage, or any other types of electronic devices will be allowed during tests. No student will be allowed to leave the classroom for any reason during tests. If a student is tardy for a test, and another student has already finished the test, the late student will not be allowed to take the test. The grade will be recorded as zero and will be the test grade that is dropped. Concert Critique: [Fulfills SR, CT & CM Core Requirements]. There is a lot of great music out there. This is designed to be a fun assignment! You are required to attend one live concert during this semester. The paper will be submitted on Blackboard no later than the second class meeting following the event. No credit will be given for late work. The critique MUST be submitted by the midsemester date on the syllabus in order to count as a grade. Acceptable concerts are any performances that represent musical styles we are studying this semester. Use the chapters in your book as a style reference. The concert does not have to be ticketed events, and may be free of charge, although, concert must be in a venue that is designed for entertainment such as a concert hall, theatre, club, bar, auditorium, stadium, or, festival etc. Rehearsals with a house or a garage as a venue, or concerts in which you are performing will not be accepted. Use Concert Critique Template on Blackboard to enter the details about your concert in the fields provided. Extra Credit: I highly encourage you to attend as many live musical performances as you can. I will allow you to earn extra credit by writing critiques of additional rock concerts that you attend this semester. Each satisfactorily written description will add five points to one of your exam grades (three concerts/15 points maximum). Short Paper on Favorite Rock Song For this assignment you are to explore elements of research by analyzing a song by a band or artist of you choice. You will present your ideas in a short written paper. The exact specifications and due dates for this paper are on our Blackboard Site. Due on April 7,

5 Student Performances: [Fulfills TW, CT, SR, & CM Requirements] As a course requirement, all students will take part in short team performances. The objective of the assignment is to conceptualize, plan, rehearse, and present a group creation. The content is up to you and your group to decide upon, but the performances must involve music and/or dance. These performances will be presented during class time at the end of the semester. Each group will consist of about 4-8 members, and will be allotted six minutes total to set-up, present their material, and clear the performance area. While some class time may be allotted for group brainstorming and idea development, each group must arrange rehearsal time outside of class. A one-page description of the concept development, rehearsal process, the finished performance goal, and an assessment of each team member s role in the performance is due from each group. The quality of the group performances will be judged by the professor as well as by class evaluations. Criteria for ranking them will be established in advance. Each successfully completed team project will earn everyone in the group a base grade of 90%. Outstanding team performances will be rewarded with grades higher than 90. 5

6 MUSI SPR 2016 COURSE SCHEDULE Topics to be discussed each day are listed below. Reading and listening assignments should be completed before the day the topics are to be discussed. Note: I reserve the right to make changes in the syllabus and schedule whenever necessary Date Subject Readings 1/19 Welcome; Syllabus. Introductions 1/21 Unit 1: Themes & Streams Ch. 1 of American Popular Music 1/26 The Prehistory of Rock Ch. 2 n Roll /28 2/2 Rock n Roll ( ) Ch. 3 2/4 2/9 Catch-up, Review for Exam 2/11 Exam 1 2/16 Go over Exam Ch. 4 Unit 2: Rock in the 1960s 2/18 and 70s. American Pop and the British Invasion 2/23 Country, Soul, Urban Folk, Ch. 5 and the Rise of Rock Concert Critique is due on 2/25 2/25 3/1 The 1970 s: Rock Music and Ch. 6 the Popular Mainstream 3/3 8 3/8 Outsiders Music: Progressive Country, Reggae, Punk, Funk, 3/10 and Disco, 1970s 9 Spring Break March Ch /22 Catch-up, Review for Exam 3/24 Exam 2, Music of the 1960s and 70s, Ch /29 Go over Exam Unit 3: Rock in the 1980s 3/31 and Beyond Ch The 1980s: Digital Technology, MTV, and Popular Mainstream 4/5 Smells Like Teen Spirit : Hip-Hop, Alternative 4/7 Music, and the Entertainment Business 4/12 Conclusions Ch. 10 Ch. 9 Short Paper is Due on 4/7 4/14 Catch-up, Review for Exam 3 4/19 Exam 3: Music of the 1980s and beyond, Ch /21 TBA 6

7 /26 Presentations/Performanc es 4/28 Presentations/Performanc es 5/3 Last Class. Review for Final All extra credit descriptions due. Final Exam: Tuesday, May 10, am-9:45 am Campus-Wide Calendar of Activities The UTRGV academic calendar can be found at at the bottom of the screen, prior to login. Important dates for Spring 2016 include: January 18 MLK Day January 19 Classes Begin February 3 Census Day March Spring Break April 13 Drop/ Withdrawal Deadline May 5 Study Day; no classes May 6-12 Final Exams May 14 Commencement UTRGV Policy Statements STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you have a documented disability (physical, psychological, learning, or other disability which affects your academic performance) and would like to receive academic accommodations, please inform your instructor and contact Student Accessibility Services to schedule an appointment to initiate services. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment with Student Accessibility Services before classes start. However, accommodations can be provided at any time. Brownsville Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in Cortez Hall Room 129 and can be contacted by phone at (956) (Voice) or via at accessibility@utrgv.edu. Edinburg Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in 108 University Center and can be contacted by phone at (956) (Voice), (956) (Fax), or via at accessibility@utrgv.edu. MANDATORY COURSE EVALUATION PERIOD: Students are required to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your UTRGV account ( you will be contacted through with further instructions. Online evaluations will be available April 13- May 4, 2016 for the regular spring semester. Students who complete their evaluations will have priority access to their grades. SCHOLASTIC INTEGRITY: As members of a community dedicated to Honesty, Integrity and Respect, students are reminded that those who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and expulsion from the University. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to: cheating, plagiarism, and collusion; submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person; taking an examination for another person; any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts. Since scholastic dishonesty harms the individual, all students and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations and UTRGV Academic Integrity Guidelines). All scholastic dishonesty incidents will be reported to the Dean of Students. SEXUAL HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION, and VIOLENCE: In accordance with UT System regulations, your instructor is a responsible employee for reporting purposes under Title IX regulations and so must report any instance, occurring during a student s time in college, of sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, or sexual harassment about which she/he becomes aware during this course through writing, discussion, or personal disclosure. More information can be found at including confidential resources available on campus. The faculty and staff of UTRGV actively strive to 7

8 provide a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment free from sexual misconduct and discrimination. COURSE DROPS: According to UTRGV policy, students may drop any class without penalty earning a grade of DR until the official drop date. Following that date, students must be assigned a letter grade and can no longer drop the class. Students considering dropping the class should be aware of the 3-peat rule and the 6-drop rule so they can recognize how dropped classes may affect their academic success. The 6-drop rule refers to Texas law that dictates that undergraduate students may not drop more than six courses during their undergraduate career. Courses dropped at other Texas public higher education institutions will count toward the six-course drop limit. The 3-peat rule refers to additional fees charged to students who take the same class for the third time. 8