History of Pop and Rock Music | Madison College Outline of Instruction

20805278 History of Pop and Rock Music

Course Information

Description

This course traces the history of popular and rock music in the United States from 1954 to the present, exploring key genres, artists, and movements. Students analyze musical style and form while examining issues of identity, culture, and social change. Emphasis is placed on connecting musical developments to broader historical and cultural contexts through critical listening and discussion.

Total Credits

Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)

Develop critical listening skills and aurally recognize basic musical elements of various styles

Assessment Strategies

by participating in class discussions

by completing homework assignments

by completing quizzes

by completing a journal

by completing a mid-term examination with a grade of C or better

by completing a final examination with a grade of C or better

by completing a research project

Criteria

you attend class regularly

you offer questions or comments during class

you listen attentively during class

you apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded music

written assignments follow prescribed formats, meeting criteria for all components

written assignments exhibit correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

written assignments show evidence of logical critical thinking

journal entries are dated

journal includes explorations of new concepts

journal interprets, analyzes, and describes new insights

journal includes questions and discussion of probable answers

journal connects insights to your personal experiences

journal evidences original and critical thinking

journal evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

research topic is directly relevant to the project assigned and is approved by the instructor

research project is completed according to prescribed guidelines, meeting criteria for all components

research project is supported with evidence from at least five different, reputable sources

evidence is documented in a bibliography that is formatted correctly according to prescribed guidelines

research project is completed by stated deadline
Broaden exposure and knowledge of historically popular music

Assessment Strategies

by participating in class discussions

by completing homework assignments

by completing quizzes

by completing a journal

by completing a mid-term examination with a grade of C or better

by completing a final examination with a grade of C or better

by completing a research project

Criteria

you attend class regularly

you offer questions or comments during class

you listen attentively during class

you apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded music

written assignments follow prescribed formats, meeting criteria for all components

written assignments exhibit correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

written assignments show evidence of logical critical thinking

journal entries are dated

journal includes explorations of new concepts

journal interprets, analyzes, and describes new insights

journal includes questions and discussion of probable answers

journal connects insights to your personal experiences

journal evidences original and critical thinking

journal evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

research topic is directly relevant to the project assigned and is approved by the instructor

research project is completed according to prescribed guidelines, meeting criteria for all components

research project is supported with evidence from at least five different, reputable sources

evidence is documented in a bibliography that is formatted correctly according to prescribed guidelines

research project is completed by stated deadline
Explore the relationship between music and society

Assessment Strategies

by participating in class discussions

by completing homework assignments

by completing quizzes

by completing a journal

by completing a mid-term examination with a grade of C or better

by completing a final examination with a grade of C or better

by completing a research project

Criteria

you attend class regularly

you offer questions or comments during class

you listen attentively during class

you apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded music

written assignments follow prescribed formats, meeting criteria for all components

written assignments exhibit correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

written assignments show evidence of logical critical thinking

journal entries are dated

journal includes explorations of new concepts

journal interprets, analyzes, and describes new insights

journal includes questions and discussion of probable answers

journal connects insights to your personal experiences

journal evidences original and critical thinking

journal evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

research topic is directly relevant to the project assigned and is approved by the instructor

research project is completed according to prescribed guidelines, meeting criteria for all components

research project is supported with evidence from at least five different, reputable sources

evidence is documented in a bibliography that is formatted correctly according to prescribed guidelines

research project is completed by stated deadline
Explore historic relationships between technology, new media and musical innovation

Assessment Strategies

by participating in class discussions

by completing homework assignments

by completing quizzes

by completing a journal

by completing a mid-term examination with a grade of C or better

by completing a final examination with a grade of C or better

by completing a research project

Criteria

you attend class regularly

you offer questions or comments during class

you listen attentively during class

you apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded music

written assignments follow prescribed formats, meeting criteria for all components

written assignments exhibit correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

written assignments show evidence of logical critical thinking

journal entries are dated

journal includes explorations of new concepts

journal interprets, analyzes, and describes new insights

journal includes questions and discussion of probable answers

journal connects insights to your personal experiences

journal evidences original and critical thinking

journal evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

research topic is directly relevant to the project assigned and is approved by the instructor

research project is completed according to prescribed guidelines, meeting criteria for all components

research project is supported with evidence from at least five different, reputable sources

evidence is documented in a bibliography that is formatted correctly according to prescribed guidelines

research project is completed by stated deadline
Trace the historical development of popular and rock music styles in the United States

Assessment Strategies

by participating in class discussions

by completing homework assignments

by completing quizzes

by completing a journal

by completing a mid-term examination with a grade of C or better

by completing a final examination with a grade of C or better

by completing a research project

Criteria

you attend class regularly

you offer questions or comments during class

you listen attentively during class

you apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded music

written assignments follow prescribed formats, meeting criteria for all components

written assignments exhibit correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

written assignments show evidence of logical critical thinking

journal entries are dated

journal includes explorations of new concepts

journal interprets, analyzes, and describes new insights

journal includes questions and discussion of probable answers

journal connects insights to your personal experiences

journal evidences original and critical thinking

journal evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

research topic is directly relevant to the project assigned and is approved by the instructor

research project is completed according to prescribed guidelines, meeting criteria for all components

research project is supported with evidence from at least five different, reputable sources

evidence is documented in a bibliography that is formatted correctly according to prescribed guidelines

research project is completed by stated deadline
Analyze the stylistic characteristics of major popular and rock music genres
Examine the influence of identity, culture and social movements on popular music
Evaluate the impact of influential artists, recordings and performances on the evolution of popular music
Analyze the role of popular and rock music within American culture and society

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