UNIV 104CPopular Music 1980s to Now

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POPULAR MUSIC 1980'S TO NOW - - - The UNIV 101 & UNIV 104 courses offer a blended course format which includes two primary components, one focusing on the academic topic, taught by a faculty member with the second component devoted to new student transition topics, taught by a professional staff partner instructor. This freshmen seminar course will explore an intriguing intellectual topic, help freshmen hone critical thinking and writing skills, and assist students in making a successful transition to university life. - - - This course investigates popular music from the 1980s through to the present day. Working with wide ranging case studies of musical styles and artists students will listen and engage thoughtfully with commercial popular music. In addition to an investigation focused on musical sound, students will learn about the changes to the commercial music business that transformed the recording industry into the billion-dollar enterprise it is today. Core to this course will be a survey of the broader socio-political context of the music industry including issues related to gender, race, sexuality, and the business of music. NOTE: All UNIV 101 and UNIV 104 courses are restricted to students in their FIRST SEMESTER at the University. Students MAY NOT register for more than one UNIV 101 or UNIV 104 course.