Exams -

Each of the four exams is worth 50 points. All tests are entirely multiple-choice (bring a #2 pencil!) and follow the same format: 20 questions taken from the lectures & reading assignments followed by 30 points of listening/music identification. For the 30 points in the listening section of each exam, you will hear 30 excerpts (45 seconds to a minute long) from the songs covered and be expected to identify the artist for each.

To check your results, go to the class website (http://www.indiana.edu/~z320list/z301/main.htm), click on GRADES. On the grades page, click on SEE GRADES and follow directions. If you have questions about your scores, please contact Mandy.

Makeup tests will NOT be given to anyone who does not have a written excuse from a doctor or the University. To be excused from an exam due to a death in the family or other family emergency, you must contact the Division of Student Affairs (Franklin Hall 108). They will, in turn, send a letter to all of your instructors explaining your absence. Anyone who qualifies for a makeup should contact Mandy before the next class meeting to arrange a makeup time.

An elective comprehensive exam will be offered immediately after exam #4 during the last hour of our scheduled final time slot. Anyone who missed a previous exam will be required to take this exam as his/her makeup. Any student may elect to stay and take this comprehensive exam in order to replace his/her lowest previous test score. If your score on the comprehensive test is your lowest, it will be the one dropped and will not hurt your grade. The comprehensive exam is also worth 50 points and will consist of 25 listening excerpts from the across the entire semester. For each, you will identify the artist and also answer a follow-up question inspired by and related to the excerpt that you just heard.

ATTENDANCE -

Attendance is required. Pop quizzes are always a possibility!

LISTENING TO THE MUSIC -

Method 1 – A set of audio CD’s containing the entire class listening list can be found in the Music Library Reserves and the Main Library Media Center.

Method 2 - Your listening list can be found on the internet in MP3 format. Go to the class web site (http://www.indiana.edu/~z320list/z301/main.htm), click on MUSIC and follow the directions. You’ll be prompted to enter your user name and password since only students enrolled in this class can gain access to these class materials. If you experience problems, contact Mandy. Download the MP3’s now. If you wait until just before the exam, you will probably have difficulties accessing the files. These song files are for class use only.

DISCLAIMER -

Please understand that our listening list is not meant to be all-inclusive. An artist's absence should not be construed as criticism. Also understand that many bands that began in the scenes of the 60's and continued to play and record during the 70's & 80's (Stones, Dead, Clapton, etc.) are covered in Z202 - History of Rock 'n' Roll part II.

OFFICE HOURS & DIRECTIONS -

Office hours are 6:00 to 6:50 Tuesdays and Thursdays. My office is in the basement of the Music Annex (MAB014 – the B stands for basement) which is the round building stuck onto the back of the Music School on 3rd St. You need to enter the round building at the northernmost entrance (farthest away from 3rd St.) and go downstairs. You’ll find yourself in a room full of huge bass cases. Go through the double doors and my office is right in front of you.

HOW TO DO WELL IN THIS CLASS -

1. Always come to class. Take detailed notes on the lectures and study them every day. If you miss a lecture, make sure to get notes from a classmate (I will not provide them).

2. Listen to the music more than you think you need to. Put listening time into your daily schedule. Take notes on the songs (what they sound like, mean to you or remind you of) and study those notes away from the tapes. Memorize the listening list (don't worry about the release dates) so that you always know who did what song. Don't delay - you cannot cram for the listening section!

3. Read the book and take notes on the chapters. Realize that you won't be tested on artists mentioned in the chapters who are not found on the class listening list.