MUSE 113: History of Rock and Roll
Citrus College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Spring 2024 |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Total Contact Hours: | 54 |
| Lecture Hours : | 54 |
| Lab Hours: | 0 |
| Hours Arranged: | 0 |
| Outside of Class Hours: | 108 |
| Total Student Learning Hours: | 162 |
| District General Education: | C1. Arts |
| Transferable to CSU: | Yes |
| Transferable to UC: | Yes - Approved |
| Grading Method: | Standard Letter |
Catalog Course Description
This course focuses on the rock musician, the music and the manner in which sociological, political, and economic conditions merged in the evolution of this art form. Listening and classroom discussion will be stressed. 54 lecture hours.
Course Objectives
- discuss how cultural and social elements are reflected in music
- demonstrate an ability to identify individual rock music styles
- detect the values of music in everyday life and cite elements of musical heritage
- identify the names and contributions of key rock personalities
Major Course Content
- How to listen to music
- Post-World War II ballads
- Rhythm and blues
- Country music
- Rise of popular music
- Beginnings of rock & roll
- White cover bands
- Pre-British invasion years
- First Wave British invasion
- The Mods and British blues
- Beginnings of heavy metal
- America mid-60's: the American Counter-culture
- Art rock of the 1970's
- Punk and New Wave
- The MTV generation
- Electronics and rock & roll
- Third world rock: ska, reggae, rap
- Alternative and indie rock
- IPods, YouTube, and the fragmentation of the music industry
Suggested Reading Other Than Required Textbook
Selected articles and other materials as provided by the instructor
Examples of Required Writing Assignments
Film reports based on classroom materials
Write a 2 to 3 page paper analyzing the lyrics of a popular song in the rock and roll genre
Write a 2 to 3 page paper analyzing the lyrics of a popular song in the rock and roll genre
Examples of Outside Assignments
Selected listening to audio/video examples provided by the instructor and online sources.
Internet research based on required reading and lectures
Listening to live on-campus and off-campus concerts and recitals
Internet research based on required reading and lectures
Listening to live on-campus and off-campus concerts and recitals
Instruction Type(s)
Lecture, Online Education Lecture
IGETC Area 3: Arts and Humanities
3A. Fine Arts