MUS-1204 - History of Rock Music (A) (3)

Students survey rock music from its origins after World War II to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the social and cultural contexts of rock and roll, including the blending of White and African-American musical traditions, the youth culture, the politics of rock music, and the effect of technology on the art form. Students explore important events in rock music history such as the British Invasion, the appearance of MTV, the rise of Disco, and the political motivations behind such forms as rap, punk, and folk rock. Students develop listening skills through regular assignments with audio-visual materials. This course satisfies the General Education Arts requirement and the Core Competency for Cultural and Global Awareness.