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CUL255 PROFESSOR’S ADDENDUM TO SUBJECT OUTLINE [txt]
SENECA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF ENGLISH AND LIBERAL STUDIES
FACULTY OF INFORMATION ARTS & TECHNOLOGY
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PROFESSOR’S ADDENDUM TO SUBJECT OUTLINE |
SUBJECT: CUL255 Rock and Roll: A Cultural History
SEMESTER: Winter 2010
PROFESSOR Prasad Bidaye OFFICE:
SECTION: A & AB CONTACT: prasad.bidaye@utoronto.ca
INTRODUCTION
Please read this addendum to the general subject outline carefully. It is your guide to the subject requirements and activities in my class. Be sure to read the outline containing key course information at http://els.senecac.on.ca.
This course aims to provide students with a strong introduction to the culture of rock and the various styles of pop music that have followed it. We will use a multimedia approach to study the histories and contexts of this music through documentary films, audio recordings and journalistic articles. Each module of the course will focus on the distinctive sounds of each decade since the end of World War II, from the inception of r&b in the fifties to the revolt of punk in seventies to dj culture in the contemporary age of globalization. While most of us enjoy music on a daily basis, this course is an opportunity to think about it from a wide range of perspectives: politics, racism, sexuality, drugs, spirituality, technology, capitalism, etc.. Students are encouraged to share their own personal experiences with any aspect of this music and incorporate it in their assignments and participation.
GRADING / ASSIGNMENTS
Participation/Personal Response: 5
Quiz 1: 10
Quiz 2: 10
Biography assignment: 15
Group presentations: 15
Research paper: 20
Final exam: 25
TEXTS & MATERIALS
Video:
The History of Rock ‘n’ Roll (1995).
Depeche Mode – 101 (1989).
Truth or Dare (1991).
Modulations (1998).
Readings from Reference Material:
David P. Szatmary, Rockin’ in Time. 2004.
Hanif Kureishi and Jon Savage, The Faber Book of Pop. 1995.
David Toop, The Rap Attack (1984)
Jeff Chang, Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop (2005)
Simon Reynolds, Generation Ecstasy (1998)
Note: Electronic dictionaries are not permitted during in-class writing or exams.
The term work for courses within the School of English and Liberal Studies includes a minimum of 250 pages of reading and 2000 words of writing. This is consistent with Seneca College policy for English and Liberal Studies courses.
TENTATIVE WEEKLY SCHEDULE
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WEEK |
TOPIC |
READING |
ASSIGNMENT |
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1 January 11 |
Introduction to concepts of the course: rock music, culture, history |
DVD THRR disc one/part one (excerpt) |
Brainstorming session on the meaning of rock music
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2 January 18 |
Blues, r&b and ‘race’ music |
DVD THRR disc one/part one.
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Personal response |
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3 January 25 |
Elvis, television and the teen market |
DVD THRR disc one/part two. |
Personal response |
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4 February 1 |
The Beatles and the British invasion |
DVD THRR disc two/part one. |
Personal response; |
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5 February 8 |
Soul music and the civil rights movement |
DVD THRR disc two/part two.
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Personal response; Sign up for presentations |
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6 February 15 |
Psychedelic rock and the Vietnam war |
DVD THRR disc three/parts one and two. |
Quiz #1 Group work |
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7 February 22 |
The 70s: Progressive, glam, heavy metal and punk |
DVD THRR disc three parts one and four. |
Biography due Group work |
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STUDY WEEK |
NO CLASS |
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8 March 8 |
MTV, rock icons and late capitalism |
DVD Truth or Dare. Excerpts of Faber Book of Pop. |
Group presentation; Personal response |
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9 March 15 |
Hip-hop: the sound of urban alienation |
DVD Wild Style. Excerpt of The Rap Attack. |
Group presentation; Personal response
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10 March 29 |
Synth-pop, industrial and ‘alternative’ Music |
DVD DM-101. Excerpt of Faber Book of Pop |
Group presentation; Personal response |
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11 April 5 |
Dj culture, rave and electronic music
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DVD Modulations. Excerpt of Generation Ecstasy. |
Quiz 2 Group presentation
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12 April 12 |
Global perspectives |
Audio presentation. |
Group presentation; Personal response |
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13 April 19 |
The Future |
Audio presentation and exam review |
Research paper due Group presentation |
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14 Final Exam |
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CLASS STANDARDS
Format: Only work with a neat, professional appearance will be accepted for grading. Out-of-class assignments must be word-processed.
Late Assignments: Unless an extension has been granted, a late out-of-class assignment will be penalized at a reduction of ½ letter grade per school day with a one-week maximum for submission.
ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION
Consistent attendance is important for success in this subject. If you are absent from class, please notify me by phone or e-mail. You are still responsible for the material and assignments missed and may be required to provide documentation. For extensions or special considerations, make the request to me well in advance of any due dates.
Considerate classroom conduct, adequate class preparation, and constructive participation will enhance your academic experience and that of your colleagues. In particular, you are asked to be prompt, courteous, responsible and collaborative.
STUDENT/FACULTY CONSULTATION OUTSIDE CLASSROOM HOURS:
My office hours are Mondays 2:30-3:15pm.
WRITING CENTRE:
For free assistance in English, visit our Writing Centre and make an appointment with one of our tutors. Tutors can offer guidance and help you remedy writing problems, but will not proofread, or correct grammar, or alter content. The Writing Centre is located in Room 1120 of the Learning Commons.
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
It is your responsibility as a student of Seneca College to be aware of and abide by the academic and behavioural policies outlined in the College Academic Policy and the Student Handbook. Here are some key policies:
ACADEMIC HONESTY (Section 9 and Appendix E – Academic Policy)
“Engaging in any form of academic dishonesty to obtain any type of academic advantage or credit is an offence under this policy and will not be tolerated by the College. The penalty for a first academic honesty offence is a grade “0” on the work in which the offence occurred, and will result in a comment being placed on the transcript by the Academic Honesty Committee. The penalty for the second academic honesty offence is an “F” in the subject where the offence occurred, a second comment on the transcript and suspension from the College for a time period determined by the Academic Honesty Committee, normally for a minimum of three (3) semesters.”
For more information on Academic Honesty go to: http://library.senecacollege.ca.
STUDENT APPEALS (Section 12 – Seneca College Academic Policy)
Students have the right to appeal academic decisions of the College. The procedures for informal and formal appeals are outlined in Academic Policy. If a student disagrees with the evaluation of an assignment or with a final grade, s/he must first discuss the matter with the professor in an attempt to resolve the disagreement. If the matter is not resolved, the student should discuss the problem with the Coordinator or the Chair of English and Liberal Studies. Students must keep all assignments (including drafts and outlines) and exercises until they receive their final grade. No appeal will be considered unless a complete file is submitted at the time of the appeal.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY AND PROTOCOLS
See the Student Handbook. Faculty and students are reminded that College correspondence should only be disseminated electronically through official College-provided e-mail. Alternate e-mail addresses, such as Yahoo mail or Hotmail mail, are not authenticable through Seneca.
COPYRIGHT – See the Student Handbook
“It is illegal to photocopy textbooks and other copyrighted materials (e.g. graphics from a web site). Copyright information is available at http://library.senecacollege.ca …”
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - See the Student Handbook
DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT – See the Student Handbook
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Resolution, Equity and Diversity Centre.
ACCOMMODATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The college will provide reasonable accommodation for students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Disabilities Services Office at ext. 2900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.
Approved by: ____________________________________
Andrew Schmitz, PhD, Chair
School of English and Liberal Studies
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