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Course Description

This course is a chronological survey of rock music styles. Included in the course is a study of the origins and the development of Rock and Roll. The major performing artists, composers, lyricists, promoters and arrangers are all studied. A major aspect of the course is the emphasis on how Rock and Roll has impacted Western culture.

Course Objectives

This course is aligned to the following five objectives that identify what this course was designed to accomplish. Throughout this course, each activity will identify the specific objective(s) that it is aligned to, essentially stating the "why."

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

Identify in chronological order, the various elements and skills of rock music from roots to contemporary movements
Identify and categorize pieces within individual rock music styles
Distinguish between the names of key rock personalities and compare their historical and cultural contributions
Determine cultural and social elements as reflected in rock and roll music from its inception to the present
Discuss the evolution of rock and its commensurate impact on the world with particular regard to peace, hunger and natural disaster

Student Learning Outcomes

The following two student learning objectives state what learners will work towards accomplishing through participation in this course. Each course activity is designed to help learners achieve these objectives.

Students will demonstrate a basic understanding of rock and roll music by identifying and discussing its various elements and skills in chronological order from its roots to contemporary movements.
Students will demonstrate an understanding and recognition of rock personalities by discussing and comparing their historical and cultural contributions.

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