Mar 28, 2024  
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MU 246 - History of Rock and Roll


The focus of this course is on the history of a musical genre, one that crucially informs our understanding of popular music today: rock and roll.  In additional to exploring its early twentieth-century origins in the sounds of Tin Pan Alley, as well as jazz, country, and the blues, we will examine rock’s historical trajectory through a century of social upheaval.  Consistent in its political and social relevancy, rock provides a unique perspective on many of the most important issues faced during the twentieth century, including nationalism, race, class, gender, and technology.

Note: Meets Aesthetic and Creative Engagement Learning Outcome (AEST)

Four credits.



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