Rock and Roll History I
From World War II to 1975
UND's enroll anytime courses are offered online and are open for enrollment any day of the year. These online courses for credit are self-paced, so it's convenient for you to work on your own time and have 3 to 9 months to complete the course.
- Credits:
- 3
- Format:
- Online - Self-Paced Enroll Anytime
- EST. time to complete:
- 3 to 9 Months
- Cost:
- $384.88 per credit
About MUSC 201: Rock and Roll History I
This online class is a general but in-depth survey of the major styles, periods, and influence-streams that make up the extremely large and varied category of “Rock” music. The text covers many styles, but the focus is on English-language mainstream popular music, produced between circa 1954 and 1975. Other important sub-genres will also be explored including Motown, progressive rock, folk-rock, funk, reggae, and disco.By the end of the course students will have a greater understanding of where this music came from (historically), what it is doing (musically), and how it was created (technologically).
Rock and Roll History is an exciting and fulfilling class especially to students that enjoy listening to rock music ... Dr. Gable makes it enjoyable with the various activities required to compete the class (e.g., video discussions, a concert report, etc.) Have fun while learning; what a winning combination!
L. Costa, student
Required Textbook & Materials
- Covach, John and Andrew Flory. What's That Sound? An Introduction to Rock and its History. 4th ed. Norton, 2015. ISBN: 978-0393937251
- Spotify music player (free download from spotify.com)
- To film video assignments, students may use a computer with a webcam or a mobile device.
What can I expect from Rock & Roll History 1?
There will be quizzes (one per lesson), based on the reading assignments. In addition to multiple choice questions based on the reading and other facts that are presented in the instructor's videos, quizzes include listening ID questions based on the Listening Guides in the book and on the Listening Worksheets.
There will be a midterm exam and a final exam. Both tests and quizzes will include questions drawn from the reading, listening identification, and “timeline”-type questions. The exams are proctored.
How will the course appear on my transcript?
You may enroll at any time and have up to 9 months to complete this online course. The credits earned will be recorded on your UND transcript based on the date you registered for the course. It will appear on your transcript in the same way as a course taken during a regular semester. There is no indication that the course was taken online or that you completed it at your own pace.
Why Take Online Classes at UND?
Here are a few reasons why you should take an online enroll anytime course at UND:
- Great customer service – Our registration team is ready to answer questions quickly so you can focus on your coursework.
- Affordable – UND's enroll anytime courses are priced at North Dakota's affordable, in-state tuition rate.
- Accredited – UND is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- Easily transfer credits – Transferring credits is always at the discretion of the institution to which the credits are being transferred. In general, credits from schools/universities that are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission transfer to other regionally accredited institutions. UND's online courses appear on your UND transcript in the same way as other courses.
Flexible 100% Online Course
You'll take this online course at your own pace. Some students thrive in this environment, while other students may struggle with setting their own deadlines. If you have successfully taken an independent study or correspondence course previously, UND’s enroll anytime courses may be right for you. Still not sure? Take our online quiz to help determine if online enroll anytime courses are right for you.
Course information including tuition, technology requirements, textbooks, lessons and exams is subject to change without notice.
