- A Brief History of Rock & Roll (3 Units)

Catalog description

A Brief History of Rock & Roll emphasizes the role of popular music, specifically Rock & Roll, in American culture. It is not a music course in the sense that you need to know how to read music, but more an examination of the effects of recorded sound on American culture. More than just a musical style, rock and roll influenced lifestyles, attitudes, language and fashion. This course will offer a historical and critical analysis of Rock & Roll Music from a musical and sociological viewpoint.