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History of Rock and Roll | MUS 237

Instructor: Dr. Brian Asher Alhadeff

Contact information

Email Address: Contact Through Canvas or brianalhadeff@gmail.com

Phone Number: (714) 856-5663 Mobile/Text

Office Location/ Hours: By appointment through Zoom during COVID-19

Instructor Contact Expectations:

The best and fastest way to contact me is through email. I will generally respond to your emails within 24 hours during weekdays only. During busy times of the semester, the response time may increase to 48-72 hours. On weekends, I will do my best to get back to you ASAP but I cannot guarantee an expeditious response.

Course Environment:

This online course will be using a Web-based Learning Management System Canvas as the method to disseminate information. Canvas provides the framework for the course including PowerPoint presentations, student data files, the tools to receive and send course materials, and a grade book. Using the communication tools, you can communicate using e-mail, and you can share materials and ideas with other course participants via the discussion forums and groups.

Class opens / Accessing Canvas:

Prior to the scheduled start of class, you will receive an email to your my.Cuesta.edu address providing you with a reminder that class will be starting and log in procedures for Canvas, the learning management system (LMS) used to deliver course content. You can access Canvas by logging into MyCuesta, then clicking on the Resources Tab, then clicking on Canvas in the Online Learning Channel, or by typing the Canvas address (https://cuesta.instructure.com/) into your browser address bar. Do not bookmark / favorite the canvas site after your login, or you will get an error message next time you try to log in. You must access the canvas log in directly.

If you are not familiar with logging into canvas, please refer to the Canvas Quick Reference Guide. Once logged into Canvas you will be directed on where to get started. Be sure to read all the direction on the course home page.

If you are having difficulty logging into Canvas after [Enter Date] and need assistance please email me or technical support at this email address support@cuesta.edu.

Online Learning:

If you have never taken an online class or this is your first experience with Canvas, please be patient with yourself. Online classes are not inherently easier, although they may be much more convenient for many students. You should expect to spend at least as much time, if not more on this course as you would on a course that meets face to face. Since there is no lecture component, much of this time will be self-directed and there will be a substantial amount of reading, viewing, studying, and writing required. This course is completely online using Canvas; all coursework (discussions, assignments, quizzes) is submitted online. There are no face-to-face meetings. Please be prepared to spend 8 - 12 hours per week on coursework for this class

IS an ONLINE CLASS FOR YOU?

First, go to the Cuesta College Canvas Tutorial (self paced), there are many resources that were designed to help you understand the basis for an online class and the skills necessary for success. (If the tutorials do NOT describe you, then taking this class online is NOT for you and I strongly suggest that you drop the online class and enroll in a traditional classroom section.)

Regular Effective Contact policy:

Regular and Effective Instructor Contact will be met through weekly instructor initiated threaded discussion forums; weekly announcements to students; timely and effective feedback on student assignments; email, phone or messaging to individuals; and virtual office hours. Part of your grade is measured by the amount of time Canvas records your “activity engagement” while logged into the course. “Activity Engagement” is your scrolling, clicking, video watching, typing, essentially all non-idle activity while logged into the course.

Official Course Description

This course introduces non-music majors to the history and literature of the popular music movement in the United States. Emphasizes musical styles and personalities from the late forties to the present.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of American Popular Music.
Identify specific pieces of popular music literature.
Identify important artists of American Popular Music.
Demonstrate the ability to successfully analyze American Popular music using the Six Basic Elements of Music (DNA of Music).

Text Book and Materials

Stuessy, Joe; Rock and Roll: Its History and Stylistic Development, 7^th Edition, Prentice-Hall

ISBN-13: 978-0205246977

ISBN-10: 0205246974

Technical Support

Cuesta students are encouraged to direct all technical support inquiries to support@my.cuesta.edu. If you are having issues with Canvas, you should contact the Canvas Support Hotline at (877) 921-7680, or email support@instructure.com.

If you are having difficulty viewing the course or logging in, it may be because you are not using the correct url: https://cuesta.instructure.com/ or you are using your phone or using an unsupported browser.

Your learning environment is best accessed from a desktop or laptop computer, using Firefox or Chrome. This may solve your problem! Please review the browser requirements and minimum computer specifications.

Accommodations:

This course is designed using an accessible Learning Management System, and course materials have been created with ADA compliance in mind. If you have a disability and might need accommodations in this class such as extended time on exams or other resources. Please contact the instructor as soon as possible so that you can receive appropriate accommodations in a timely manner. You should also contact DSPS (Disabled Student Programs & Services) or at 805-546-3148.

College & Course Policies:

Academic Honesty Policy: Academic Honesty is very important in this class and at Cuesta College. Please do not quote anything from websites or any written works without giving proper credit. If any plagiarism is found in student assignments, or students are caught cheating on tests, quizzes, or reports they will be failed on that assignment and potentially removed from the course.

In addition to my course policy statement above, please note all students attending San Luis Obispo County Community College District at any district site and when representing Cuesta College in any off-campus activity, assume an obligation to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner compatible with the Student Code of conduct. Please review the Cuesta College Student Code of conduct.

Add / Drop Policy: [Identify your course-specific add/drop policy] In addition to my policy, please review the Cuesta policy for drops

Waitlist Policy: Please review Cuesta’s waitlist procedure and instructions.

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