Course Title: MusH 201: History of Rock
Text: Optional: The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock and Roll, ed. by
Anthony DeCurtis.
Instructor: James Reid
Music 210
jreid@uidaho.edu
885-7169Office Hours: Mondays 9:30-10:20 or by appointment
Course Description: History of Rock examines the development of Rock and Roll from its pre-1950s roots to
the present. Important artists and genres are considered in their social contexts and
online notes are augmented by an extensive listening list as well as video clips.
Grading: Your grade will be based on the following:
Tests (4) 800 points
Paper (1) 100 points
Attendance 100 points
Attendance policy: You may miss 3 classes without penalty. Beyond
that, for each unexcused absence you will lose 2 attendance points.
Tests: All the tests will be written and will include short answer, multiple choice,
essay, and listening components. The final exam will be comprehensive and will
require you to identify specific musical styles or genres. The final exam will
be on Friday, December 16 from 12:30-2:30 pm for
section 2.
