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The Social History of Popular Music

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
TBA		 Online 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
TBA
Location
Online
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

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Online

General Ed Requirements

The Arts

Enrolled / Capacity

30 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Evan Barros

Tuition*

* For course tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar's website.