MUHL 2618 - Rock n' Roll to Rock
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 41580,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Yukitada Onitsuka
Email: yonitsuka@ysu.edu
Course Description
2618. Rock n' Roll to Rock. A historical survey of the evolution of rock n' roll into rock with emphasis on the interrelationships of the music and social and political influences and the interaction of rock with other musical styles. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | What’s that Sound? An Introduction To Rock and Its History. Ebook | John Covach and Andrew Flory | 978-0-393-87666-6 |
You can purchase directly through Norton using the link below or at YSU Barnes and Nobles. MAKE SURE TO PURCHASE THE EBOOK.
https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393872453
****The InQuizitive Assignments do not count towards your grade. They are to help you prepare for the quizzes.******
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | PP. 3-73 | Introduction The World Before Rock and Roll |
Discussion: Introduce yourself/Week 1 Discussion Chapter 1 Quiz (due by 8/30 11:59pm) |
| 8/31 | PP. 75-110 | The Birth and First Flourishing of Rock and Roll | Week 2 Discussion Chapter 2 Quiz (due by 9/6 11:59pm) |
| 9/7 | pp.113-151 | The Demise of Rock and the Promise of Soul | Week 3 Discussion Chapter 3 Quiz (due by 9/13 11:59pm) |
| 9/14 | pp. 153-188 | The Beatles and the British Invasion | Week 4 Discussion Chapter 4 Quiz (due by 9/20 11:59pm) |
| 9/21 | pp. 191-216 | American Responses | Week 5 Discussion Chapter 5 Quiz (due by 9/27 11:59pm) |
| 9/28 | pp. 219-247 | Motown Pop and Southern Soul | Week 6 Discussion Chapter 6 Quiz (due by 10/4 11:59pm) |
| 10/5 | pp. 251-289 | Psychedelia | Week 7 Discussion Chapter 7 Quiz (due by 10/11 11:59pm) |
| 10/12 | pp. 291-333 | The Growing Rock Monster | Week 8 Discussion Chapter 8 Quiz (due by 10/18 11:59pm) |
| 10/19 | pp. 335-363 | Black Pop, Reggae, and the Rise of Disco | Week 9 Discussion Chapter 9 Quiz (due by 10/25 11:59pm) |
| 10/26 | pp. 365-397 | Mainstream Rock, Punk, and New Wave | Week 10 Discussion Chapter 10 Quiz (due by 11/1 11:59pm) |
| 11/2 | pp.399-432 | I Want my MTV | Week 11 Discussion Chapter 11 Quiz (due by 11/2 11:59pm) |
| 11/9 | pp. 435-465 | Heavy Metal, Rap, and Indie Rock | Week 12 Discussion Chapter 12 Quiz (due by 11/15 11:59pm) |
| 11/16 | pp. 467-493 | Alternative Rock and Rock Alternatives | Week 13 Discussion Chapter 13 Quiz (due by 11/22 11:59pm) |
| 11/23 | pp. 495-526 | Widening Gaps | Week 14 Discussion Chapter 14 Quiz (due by 11/29 11:59pm |
| 11/30 | pp. 529-600 | Rock Traditions and the Business of Change A Foundational Layer |
No Discussion Chapter 15&16 Quiz (due by 12/6 11:59pm) |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.