MUSC 106 - Survey of American Popular Music

5.0 Credits
Study of popular music in the United States from minstrelsy to hip-hop. Style, musical forms, instruments, and lyrics are all discussed and analyzed. No prior knowledge of music is required (was MUSIC 105).

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe how national and international events shaped and influenced popular music in the United States. [REASON]
Recall how various musical genres and styles led to the development of other musical styles. [REASON]
Analyze the processes and institutions that popularize music. [REASON]
Describe music using commonly accepted terminology. [COMMUNICATE]
Discuss how different cultures and sub-cultures influenced popular music over the past 150 years. [EXPLORE]
Contrast and compare the most prominent figures in American popular music from the last 150 years. [EXPLORE]