MUSIC HISTORY 5: HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL

So, apparently she read Bruinwalk and saw that her class was too easy and make it a lot harder for us this quarter. I expected it to be really easy but it actually required work. I didn't read any chapters, barely went to lecture and still got an A.. but if you're going to take this class. You should at least go to lecture or take turns with your friends. The stupidest, minute details are on the quizzes. Alexandra is an annoying TA.. she's a straight out beeeyotch. She acts like she cares but she just likes to single you out during section if you don't know the answer. Gwyneth is a great TA! She is so nice and I honestly learned more from her than Eidsheim.

Well.. Professor Eidsheim's lectures were just all over the place and she would even say straight out "Never mind this. I'm not sure. Ignore what I just said.". I mean I understand if she's wrong once in a while, but she would say this everytime that I went to lecture. I eventually got annoyed and stopped showing up.

It's an easy GE if you put in the work.
Don't have to read--I recommend getting the Ebook so that you can just use the "find" button or whatever to search for what you're looking for during an online quiz.
Go to lecture!!!
Section isn't that bad, just don't get Alexandra.. and I heard the guy TA was just as bad. Idk his name.

MUSIC HISTORY 5

Easy A but not an interesting class or interesting lecture

Music History 5:

I came into this class with the highest expectations--I LOVE Rock and Roll and was extremely interested in learning about it's History... However, this was NOT a History class. Unlike some who are complaining about the course that did not attend section or didn't do the reading, I read EVERY chapter, went to section and lecture and still got only a B. I'm not hating on a B for grade, but considering I was a senior taking a GE lower division course in an attempt to boost my GPA which instead resulted in it being lowered--I was pretty angry especially after all my efforts. Admittedly, I was not able to attend either her or my TA's office hours because of conflicting class schedules and the fact that I work and live off campus, and it probably would have helped considering I have no musical background at all.

The most difficult thing about this course is the amount of musical theory she expects you to know. If it wasn't for having Hyun Chang as my TA my grade would have been TERRIBLE! The quizzes were confusing--multiple choice but often containing poorly worded questions with multiple correct answers, the site to take quizzes, midterms and finals often had many bugs that actually affect your grade, and worst of all--THIS CLASS WAS NOT TAUGHT LIKE A HISTORY CLASS! Most of the quizzes had questions where one had to identify various types of rhythms, instruments, and musical styles. There were very few names, dates, and events in the exams, and as some people have pointed out she focused very heavily on some decades and totally skipped over others in lecture, but expected everyone to know EVERYTHING. The most frustrating part was I did put in the time and effort but because I live off campus I did not have the benefit of group midterm taking or the time to attend office hours.

I consider myself a good student and I love history and even took another Music History course this quarter where the professor specifically told the class that although she would appreciate knowledge of musical theory in a paper or an exam, it was not a requirement for a GE course. Professor Eidsheim's lectures were disorganized, she often went too fast, and oftentimes the quizzes and tests contained questions about the most minute details that you may have been lucky to scribble down among her many "Ums," and "Scratch that," and "Oh no that's wrong, it's this..." Our poor TA had to deal with so much frustration among students who were not music majors in discussion and she really took it in stride and did her best to help us with our many questions about quizzes and exams. My suggestion to those people who will take the course: make sure you get a great TA like Hyun, do the reading, attend lecture (even if it's useless), and be sure to take Musical Theory beforehand because from quiz 1 she will expect you to be familiar with terminology that you have possibly never seen before. Although I got all B's and A's on the quizzes from #3 on, the first 2 I got a low C and it ruined my quiz average.

MUSIC HIST 12W: Writing about Music

This class was a lot of writing (3 4-5 page essays) but that can be expected since it fulfills the writing 2 requirement. Students can write about whatever topic they want (related to music), and grading is fair. Prof Eidsheim cares a lot about her students and their success beyond the class. The problem is that her teaching style is inefficient and not very clear. Sometimes she may spend an hour explaining a simple activity, and students were sometimes confused about what exactly an assignment requires. Attendance is "required" but not enforced. Overall, I really enjoyed the class, it's great for musicians and non-musicians, if you like music at all and need your writing 2--take it!

i took music history 5 history of rock n roll with her it just wasnt an option in the tab thing whats up with that? anyways, super easy class. got 12% of extra credit by sharing a song that means something to you with my TA and writing an optional 2 page biography on hendrix. this class was definitely the danks and you should take it. what other classes do you get to sit in a concert hall and watch youtube videos of hendrix, the who, sex pistols, etc? go for it and go get 'em tiger ;)

Music History 5

I think class has gotten harder over the years because an A isn't as easy as some of the reviews say it is. She writes very specific questions on her quizzes and she usually includes a few questions that you can only answer if you were awake and alert for all 2 hours of lecture. She also expects to you to learn music theory pretty quickly; if you have never played an instrument before this could be pretty difficult. Midterm and final were both on the computer and included some questions from the quizzes. There is one two page paper worth 5 percent of your grade but it's not too hard to complete. Extra credit isn't too hard either, I think it was worth 3 percent. I would definitely recommend this course if you go to class and listen.

Also, don't buy the paper version of the book, get the eBook so you can use the 'ctrl + f' function while you're taking the quizzes.

HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL

Professor Eidsheim is an awesome teacher and an expert in her field. She really inspired me to think more critically about music. If you go to her office hours, she is always more than willing to be helpful.

Professor Eidsheim is a gem of a human. She's very deeply invested in her students and building strong skills that can be taken far beyond a university classroom. The class does involve a lot of constant work, but never an overwhelming amount. She's clear in her directions, and quite funny. Her office hours are accessible and helpful, and I genuinely felt that I improved as a writer in her class. Her teaching strategy is very engaging, and you do have to participate.

The best class I have ever taken! I highly recommend to everyone!!

Took Music History 5 (history of rock and roll) with her. She honestly doesn't know the material very well, even though it's all very easy to learn. She often got names wrong during lecture, which is bad considering you have to know them for the tests. The class overall was interesting because of the subject matter and the tests were all very easy. Professor Eidsheim counts online discussion participation as part of your grade which is annoying because it's easy to forget it. The papers are graded easy and it's almost a guaranteed A.