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Music And Politics

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
TuTh 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
McCormack M01-0417 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
TuTh 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Location
McCormack M01-0417
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course treats popular music as a social indicator, examining the relationship between popular music and various social issues, problems, and movements. It is organized thematically, addressing such topics as racism, sexism, censorship, social change, consciousness raising, and the impact of globalization. The course draws on historical and contemporary readings at the intermediate and advanced levels. There is extensive use of audio and video recordings to explicate various themes and issues.

Prerequisites

a minimum of 30 credits or Permission of Instructor

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