There are still plenty of seats in LCC classes with the
humanities attribute. Two classes that might especially interest are Dr. Phil Auslander's History of Rock (LCC 3863 LS - Special Topics
in Performance--see description below), and Dr. Robert Wood's course on
Shakespeare (LCC 3228 LS - Shakespeare). The prereq for both classes is
ENGL 1102. Register now, since these
classes are not regularly available in fall and spring.
LCC 3863 L -
Special Topics in Performance (History of Rock)
Course Description: Section: LS. We will look at the first half of the development of rock music (roughly from World War II to 1970) examined both diachronically and synchronically from historical, social, musical, and performance perspectives. Areas of focus will include: • the evolution of the rock band from earlier configurations of musicians beginning with big bands; • the evolution of the vocal harmony group from gospel through doo wop to the Beach Boys and the Mamas and the Papas; • the waxing and waning of theatricality in the performance of rock music; • the changing social identities and roles of musicians and audiences; • the role of media, including sound recordings, radio, and television, in the evolution and dissemination of rock music; • specific musical genres, including jump blues, blues, rockabilly, rock n roll, rock, and psychedelic rock. The conduct of the course will combine lecture and discussion. Requirements will include readings and preparation, participation in discussion, exams, and a major writing assignment or project. If you are interested in thinking about rock music and its history in serious and analytical ways (while also having some fun) this is the course for you!
MWF 2:40-3:50, 11-week session
Course Attribute: Humanities
LCC 3228 L -
Shakespeare
Course Catalog Info: An examination of Shakespeare's works with attention to generic conventions, historical context, and the relationship of text and performance. Major works of Shakespeare's contemporaries are studied as appropriate.
MWF 12:00-1:10, 11-week session
Course Attribute: Humanities
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