SP TOPICS COURSE IN ROCK MUSIC   [Archived Catalog]
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog
   

MUSIC 0824 - SP TOPICS COURSE IN ROCK MUSIC


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The social, cultural, and stylistic history of rock and roll music. The class begins with important precedents such as blackface minstrelsy, jazz, and blues. In addition to addressing styles actually sold under the rock marketing label, we will cover genres and styles that were influenced by rock and roll but sold under different labels, such as soul, funk, salsa, disco, and hip-hop. Attention will also be given to global varieties of rock and roll.
Academic Career: UGRD
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade


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