ON-LINE
MUS 2503
FINE ARTS MUSICAL
ROCK AND ROLL
SUMMER I, SEC. 2 - SUMMER II, SEC. 5
 
INSTRUCTOR: JOE BONNER - FA250
CONTACT INFO: jbonner@astate.edu
 
Phone 870 972 3760
 

TEXT: ROCK AND ROLL: ITS HISTORY AND STYLISTIC DEVELOPMENT - STUESSY& LIPSCOMB, PRENTICE HALL - 6TH ED.

 
OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF COURSE: to encourage an informed and personal narrative about the cultural, philosophic/aesthetic and social significance of youth music since 1950. Specific listening skills will be developed in order to better understand concepts of music composition, style and era.
 
REQUIREMENTS: TEXT, ASU EMAIL ADDRESS, BLACKBOARD ACCOUNT, - A COMPUTER IN EXCELLENT WORKING ORDER, A VERY GOOD INTERNET CONNECTION AND A GOOD ATTITUDE AND WORK ETHIC. ITUNES ON YOUR COMPUTER IS OPTIONAL.
 
METHODOLOGY: Textbook readings, quizzes and final exam over text, podcast listening through links in Blackboard, (or iTunes, optionally), video clips accessed through Blackboard with writing assignments on Bb regarding both podcasts and videos on Forum Discussions.
 

GRADING: Blackboard Forum Discussions/Podcast Assignments = 50% of total grade, quizzes = 50% of total grade. Late work will receive the grade of 'F' unless a valid Doctor's excuse (or similar) can be produced. Court dates do not count. The grade given for the Forum Discussions/Podcast Assignments will be based on quality of writing, knowledge of the text and/or music, and overall sincerity of your responses.

 
Selected readings from the text will serve as subject matter for Blackboard Forum Discussions, Podcast Content and quizzes. You are expected to read the assigned text on the weekend prior to its discussion on-line. (See NOTE below for information on reading assignments).
 
TO LINKS PAGE
 
TO CLASS SCHEDULE REVISED, 5/24/08
 
Flexibility Clause: The aforementioned requirements, assignments, and policies are subject to change. In such case, students enrolled in the class will be fully notified. Students needs and experiences will be considered in modifying this course syllabus. The instructor reserves the right to make changes as deemed necessary.
 
Accommodation of Students with Disabilities Statement: Full cooperation and assistance will be given to any student who may be physically challenged in some way or have validated special needs. If you need course adaptation or accommodation because of a disability, please make an appointment to see me as soon as possible.
 
All university policies regarding participation, completion of work, cheating, plagiarism (and any not mentioned in this statement) are in force for the duration of the class.
 

NOTE1: rock and roll, rock and pop, may at times contain lyrics/subject matter which can be quite controversial, and even offensive to some. I have not chosen any lyrics or subject matter in order to disturb or offend anyone's sensibilities or personal convictions. I hope that each of you will feel completely comfortable to take issue with lyrics that you may have objections to, in your writing assignments on Blackboard.

 

NOTE2: the reading list and podcasts are completed. All the podcasts are available in Blackboard (Discussion Board) as simple links that you can click on to hear the music and my comments. Optionally, the podcasts may be downloaded through iTunes after you subscribe to My Podcasts on Blackboard if you wish to load them to an iPod.

This is an on-line course: it is assumed that you will have a computer in very good working order and a very good internet connection speed. I will help you as best I can, but technology problems will be your responsibility, ultimately.