This course traces the evolution of rock music in its diverse forms and varied practice, from the influence of rhythm and blues on the development of rock and roll in the 1950s, through the emergence of a distinct rock idiom in the 1960s, through to more recent developments of the style in the new millennium.
The interaction of rock with its socio-cultural context provides a framework for the historical aspect of this course, examining the ways in which social and cultural developments have influenced the development of the music, while also examining the impact that the music itself has had on its socio-cultural context. In addition, this historical study will also be framed by the critical discourse on rock music that has developed since the 1970s, drawing on relevant theoretical and analytical frameworks which provide further insight into different aspects of the music. In particular, these theoretical frameworks will inform a critical exploration of how rock music may be defined.
Formal musical training is not required beyond a critical ear and critical mind. By doing this course you will have the opportunity to gain new perspectives on what is arguably one of the most important styles of music to develop out of the mid-20th Century.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon Successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyse and critique developments in the history of rock
music in relation to socio-cultural, historical and political contexts
- Analyse, in aural and written form, relevant examples of
the style, developing appropriate analytical methodologies for chosen examples
- Apply relevant frameworks and concepts of socio-cultural
and musical theory in the analysis and interpretation of rock music
- Conduct focused research on specific aspects of rock
music, integrating historical and cultural context, theoretical frameworks and
musical analysis.
- Present your arguments and ideas professionally in both written and verbal form.
Indicative Assessment
Presentation of a formal paper (20 mins with 5 mins question time) (25%) [All Learning Outcomes]
Essay (3000 words) 50% [All Learning Outcomes]
Listening Test (25%) [All Learning Outcomes]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures, and 12 hours of tutorials; and, b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.Requisite and Incompatibility
Preliminary Reading
Allan F. Moore. Rock: The Primary Text. 2nd ed. Aldershot: Ashgate, 2001
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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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 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $2652 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $4080 |
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