SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

San Diego Continuing Education

Emeritus/Older Adult Program

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE TITLE:                             History of Rock and Roll  

SEMESTER/YEAR:                             Spring  2024 (See attached calendar)

INSTRUCTOR:                    Jean Tonniges Scott

EMAIL:                                                 jmscott@sdccd.edu

LOCATIONS &TIMES:              Online

DAYS / TIMES                                     Zoom  Thursday 10:00 - 12:00       

OFFICE PHONE NUMBER:      Cesar Chavez Campus   (619) 388-1910 

CRN:                                                          54723               

Course Description: 

This course is designed to introduce the older adult student to the world of music.  Vocal or instrumental illustrations of ethnic, classical, folk, jazz and/or popular music from all musical periods and various countries will be played and discussed.  In addition the student will learn about the time and circumstances that prompted the creation of the music.  This class will enable the older adult student to become a more educated consumer of music.  (FT)

Admission Requirements:      

Prerequisites: None.

Course Organization/Structure:

This is an instructor led classroom activity, with supplemental learning materials designed to enhance understanding of the topic.  The instructor will deliver verbal lectures, presentations and demonstrations and provide handouts, as necessary.  Students will participate in group discussions and may complete activities including (but not limited to) readings, written work, online activities, and/or individual projects. 

Course Goals:    

Music is an integral of human history and the ability to listen with an understanding is essential if students are to gain a broad cultural and historical perspective of music.  The goal of this course is to enrich the adult life of every student and upon completion of the course, the student will:

1.  Gain a greater understanding of music and its relationship to the other arts and disciplines outside the arts.

2.  Acquire a greater understanding of how music relates to history and culture.

3.  Learn how music stimulates the brain and body to improve/sustain functional capacities.

4.  Learn, in open class discussions, knowledge of local musical resources and opportunities to listen to live performances.

5.  Make informed decisions as a consumer of music.

Course Objectives:                  

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1.   Analyze simple musical forms and demonstrate knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music by participation in class discussions.

2.  Distinguish and explain through auditory skills musical instruments, composition forms, styles and/or periods.

3.  Differentiate appropriate terminology to explain music, notation, musical instruments, and/or voices, and/or music performances.

4.  Identify and describe sounds from a wide variety of sources.

5.  Compare and contrast aural examples representing diverse genres, cultures, practices, and interpretations.

6.  Analyze and discuss aural examples of a varied repertoire of classical music and conductor interpretations.

7.  Demonstrate in open class discussions knowledge of local musical sources and opportunities for listening enjoyment and performance.

8.  Demonstrate the ability to make educated decisions as a consumer of the music by examining performers, performances, arrangements, and/or composers.

Institutional Learning Outcomes:

1. Social Responsibility

SDCE students demonstrate interpersonal skills by learning and working cooperatively in a diverse environment.

2. Effective Communication

SDCE students demonstrate effective communication skills.

3. Critical Thinking

SDCE students critically process information, make decisions, and solve problems independently or cooperatively.

4. Personal and Professional Development

SDCE students pursue short term and life-long learning goals, mastering necessary skills and using resource management and self-advocacy skills to cope with changing situations in their lives.

Course Student Learning Outcomes:

1.  Social Responsibility

Music Appreciation- OA students will deliberate on music from different genres and discuss basic elements of compositions respecting diverse students’ perspectives.

2. Effective Communication

Music Appreciation-OA student will listen to 2 pieces of music and compare them with classmates using musical terms to develop a sense of aesthetics.

3. Critical Thinking

Music Appreciation-OA student will be able to make educated decisions as a consumer of music by examining performers, performances, arrangements, and/or composers, by differentiating which musical genre is the most aesthetically pleasing to them.

4. Personal and Professional Development

Music Appreciation-OA student will be able to appraise methods that will enable to them acquire effective personal and professional decision-making and problem solving skills that will empower them to reach their short-term and long-term educational goals.

Evaluation/Grading:      

Students will be evaluated on the basis of class participation, self-evaluation, and pre and post-tests based on the Music Appreciation Assessment Rubric.

Learning Methods:

Methods of instruction may include but are not limited to: lectures, laboratory, demonstrations, projects, presentations, class discussion, individualized study, field trips, and guest speakers.  This course, or sections of this course, may be offered through distance education.        

Texts and Supplies:

The instructor will provide a course syllabus and handouts, including a list of optional texts. 

DISTRICT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Policy 3100:

Instructors must meet all requirements stated in Policy 3100 (Student Rights, Responsibilities and Administrative Due Process), and the Attendance Policy set forth in the Continuing Education Catalog.

DSPS Statement:

The instructor has made every effort to ensure that this course is assessable to all students, including students with disabilities. If you encounter a problem accessing any portion of this course, please contact the instructor immediately.

Plagiarism Rules:

AP 3100.3 HONEST ACADEMIC CONDUCT

This procedure implements District Policy 3100 ensuring that honesty and integrity are integral components of the academic process. Students are expected to be honest and ethical at all times in their pursuit of academic goals.

References:

San Diego Community College District Policy 3100

California Community Colleges, Title 5, Section 55002

Continuing Education Catalog

Course Calendar (See attached)  above

Class Attendance/Participation Regular participation is expected in all SDCCE Emeritus online courses. Please communicate with your instructor if you temporarily cannot attend because of illness, religious observation, or serious problems. Any student who is not participating in any form may be dropped at the instructor's discretion (see drop policy). 

Drops  Students must communicate with the instructor if a) they cannot attend the first week but plan to attend the remaining weeks of the semester or b) no longer intend to attend the class. The instructor may drop students who do not participate in the first week of class. If you have participated and do not request to be dropped before the 60% point (2nd census) of the class, you will automatically be part of the course until the end of the semester 

Camera Guidelines This class has online meetings using Zoom. Our class meetings will be recorded and the instructor will share the video recordings only with students in this class. When you attend the online class meetings, you give permission to record your image and/or voice in the recording. If you do not want your image and/or voice in the recording, you can change your public name, and/or turn off your camera. Also, you are not required to attend the online class meetings. You can watch the recordings at a later time. If you want to attend our online class meetings, but you also want to protect your identity, Zoom has some options. Contact your instructor for more details. More information for instructors! 

Netiquette Guidelines Respectful behavior is expected of you in our online learning environment. Please read the SDCCD Netiquette Guidelines. 

Accessibility of Course Materials Ensuring the accessibility of this course to students with disabilities is important to me. I have made every effort to make this course accessible; however, if you encounter a problem accessing anything in the course, please contact me immediately (...@sdccd.edu). Students who have academic accommodation letters should send them to me as soon as possible so that I am able to provide the accommodation in a timely manner. Students with disabilities who are requesting accommodation for the first time should email me and should contact the college’s Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) office to initiate the accommodation request process: Disability Support Programs and Services | San Diego College of Continuing Education (sdcce.edu) 

Hate-Free Zone In our Zoom/online classroom, each student should feel free to express their own opinion and ideas in a respectful manner. Students should be open to listen to and appreciate differences in opinions, life experience, worldviews, values/beliefs, etc. Our class is a hatefree zone. Please be mindful of how you communicate your values, beliefs, ideas, opinions, etc. While we will often disagree with other people, it does not give anyone the right to intentionally hurt others with words or to discriminate against them. Words matter. This is especially important in a remote or virtual environment so take a moment to think about what you want to say or post in the chat/discussion board.