Course Syllabus
Welcome!
Welcome, Rock Scholars! My name is Shawn, and I am honored to be your course instructor. This course, MUS 104 History of Rock and Roll, 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.
I invite you to watch my welcome video:
Shawn
Getting Started
To begin, please select the "Start Here" button and complete the Orientation module. This will serve as your check in and provide you all the information necessary to work through this course successfully. After completing orientation, proceed to Module 1 and complete Precursors of Rock and Roll.
My Contact Information
Shawn Valcárcel - course facilitator
To contact me, please message me via the Canvas Inbox.
You may email me at valcarcelshawn@fhda.edu, but please note that you will receive a more timely response through the Canvas Inbox.
My weekly virtual office hours are Mondays, 1-2pm via zoom:
Syllabus
All course information in the syllabus is included in the course orientation module.
Course syllabus available for download:
Fall 2023
August 14–September 4
Module 1: Precursors of Rock and Roll
September 4–25
Module 2: Early Rock and Roll
September 25–October 23
Module 3: Rock and Roll in the 1960s
October 23–November 13
Module 4: Rock in the 1970s
November 13–December 15
Module 5: Rock in the Digital Age
Course Summary:
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