MUS 114

Catalog description

Discusses the historical developments in popular music of the 70s and 80s, and the musics' cultural and social impact and overarching discourses. Through a series of papers, students will investigate how the music of these eras influenced and was influenced by the politics and issues of the day. Students will argue for how these issues affected musical styles and presentations. Students will be able to identify at least some of the ways the musics of the 70s and 80s have impacted the music and bands that came after it.