MUS 115 - Historical Survey of Popular Music

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed

An exploration of popular folk music throughout history. Topics will include the dissemination of secular music through medieval troubadours in Western Europe, the origins and influences of African- American slave song, and the influence of modern era politics on musicians such Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan. A special emphasis will be placed on the study of rock and roll and its derivative subgenres.