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The Social History of Popular Music

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.		 HLL-3507 Media Auditorium 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Location
HLL-3507 Media Auditorium
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

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.

Prerequisites

ENGL 102

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

HLL-3507 Media Auditorium

General Ed Requirements

The Arts

Enrolled / Capacity

75 / 75

Status

Waitlist

Instructor

Jeffrey Melnick

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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