MUS 236 Rock & Roll: History, Contexts, & Identities
This course examines the history of rock and roll from its beginnings in blues, folk, and tin pan alley to its present-day manifestations in alternative, hip-hop, and electronica. Besides addressing chronology and key parameters of musical style, this course gives special attention to the diverse cultural contexts of rock and roll, particularly its influence on the formation of racial, social, gender, political, and regional identities. The course serves as one of several options that fulfill the core curriculum requirement in the fine arts. It is open to all students.
Distribution
HumanitiesOffered
Spring