Rock 'n' roll music is ubiquitous; it permeates life world-wide. The same songs by the same musicians can be heard as frequently on the beaches of Thailand as they are in remote Africa. The music of the rock'n'rollers is covered, translated, re-recorded and shared throughout humanity. Our preferences for music from this genre unite, define, and divide us. In this course, you will learn about the musical, historical and sociological significance of rock 'n' roll.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the skills and knowledge to:
1. critique historical developments in Rock ‘n’ Roll from 1900 to the present day through the examination and discussion of significant music repertoire as well as changes in the historical, social, and aesthetic contexts of music and its languages
2. debate the significance, role, and influence of more than 400 individual recordings
3. evaluate the significance of this genre of music in the context of contemporary cultures, social movements, political issues, historical landmarks, teen and young adult trends
4. speculate on the influence of the genre in the future
5. write and talk about the genre using a variety of communication strategies.
Indicative Assessment
Critical Listening Assignments 200-300 words (30% total) [Learning Outcomes 1-2]
Quizzes (25% total) [Learning Outcomes 1-2]
Research Project assignment 1500 words (20%) [Learning Outcomes 1-4]
Concert Review assignment 600 words (5%) [Learning Outcomes 1-2]
Final Written Exam (20%) [Learning Outcomes 1, 3, 4]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 32.5 hours of lectures (13 x 2.5 hour lectures)
b) 97 hours of independent student research, reading and writing
Prescribed Texts
Jones, T. ad McIntosh, J. (2008). Rock’n’Roll Origins and Innovations. Dubuque: Kendall Hunt.
Companion website: http://webcom7.grtxle.com/rocknroll
Majors
Minors
Fees
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $1470 | |
| 2014 | $2478 | |
| 2013 | $2478 | |
| 2012 | $2358 | |
| 2011 | $2310 | |
| 2010 | $2250 | |
| 2009 | $2178 | |
| 2008 | $2178 | |
| 2007 | $2178 | |
| 2006 | $2178 | |
| 2005 | $2178 | |
| 2004 | $1836 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $2454 |
| 2014 | $3246 |
| 2013 | $3246 |
| 2012 | $3090 |
| 2011 | $3090 |
| 2010 | $3090 |
| 2009 | $3090 |
| 2008 | $3090 |
| 2007 | $2988 |
| 2006 | $2988 |
| 2005 | $2988 |
| 2004 | $2778 |
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4542 | 15 Feb 2016 | 26 Feb 2016 | 31 Mar 2016 | 27 May 2016 | In Person | N/A |