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2025 Spring > UGRD > AMST > AMST 235

The Social History of Popular Music

Course #: AMST 235

Description:
This course analyzes the social forces, technological advances, and multicultural influences that have contributed to the development of US popular music, including Tin Pan Alley pop, blues, country, rhythm and blues, rock 'n' roll, rock, soul, punk, disco, rap, and heavy metal. Popular music is treated as commercial mass culture and discussed as a social indicator. Extensive use is made of audio and video recordings.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-req = ENGL 102

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 9038
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Barros,Evan Francis On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102
Course Attributes: United States, The Arts
02 9326
-
Barros,Evan Francis On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 25
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-req = ENGL 102
Course Attributes: United States, The Arts