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MUSC 171 Social History of Popular Music Units: 3.00
A survey of important trends in 20th century Western popular music. Topics include genres, individual artists and groups, record labels and stylistic trends, and sociological issues.
NOTE Also offered online, consult Arts and Science Online (Learning Hours may vary).
NOTE Also offered at Bader College, UK (Learning Hours may vary).
NOTE Also offered online, consult Arts and Science Online (Learning Hours may vary).
NOTE Also offered at Bader College, UK (Learning Hours may vary).
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite None.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Compare and contrast musical elements and intentions.
- Recall persons, events, and themes critical to the development of popular music.
- Recognise and define musical concepts and elements in popular songs.
- Understand the social, cultural and historical influences that shaped the musical genres covered in class.
- Understand Western popular music at the intersection of issues pertaining to race, gender, and class.