Orientation

Internet Access

This course is fully online, so appropriate Internet access is required. Computer devices used to access this course including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones must have audio and video streaming capability. Google Chrome is the recommended browser for Canvas.

Canvas is the online virtual classroom for this course section. Through Canvas, registered students have access to all course resources. All course work must be submitted directly through Canvas. Emails and messages with coursework attached will not be accepted.

Textbook

History of Rock and Roll is a zero textbook cost (ZTC) course. All information is provided directly in Canvas, therefore no textbook is required.

Microsoft Word

You are required to complete a film report and a concert report. These reports must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document. You may use Apache Open Office or save a Google Doc as an MS Word file. Your document will be uploaded directly in the Canvas assignment.

Research

Three projects for this course will require you to research articles relevant to music and social issues discussed in this course. In addition to print, many sources are available in digital format including e-books, web-published journal articles, video, and audio recordings. The SBVC Library offers excellent online resources and assistance to help you in your research, so be sure to take advantage of their services offered exclusively to registered students.

Listening

This course includes critical listening of many historical recordings, therefore access to good quality speakers, headphones, or earbuds is important. Do your best to use listening accessories that provide a wide range of low, mid, and high frequencies.

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