MUS 236 - Rock & Roll: History, Contexts, & Identities

Institution:

The University of Tennessee Southern

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Description:

This course examines the history of Rock and Roll from its beginnings in Blues, Folk, and Tin Pan Alley to its present-day manifestations in Alternative, Hip-Hop, and Electronica. Besides addressing chronology and key parameters of musical style, this course gives special attention to the diverse cultural contexts of rock and roll, particularly its influence on the formation of racial, social, gender, political, and regional identities. The course serves as one of several options that fulfill the core curriculum requirement in the fine arts. It is open to all students. Spring.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.utsouthern.edu

Phone Number:

(931) 363-9800

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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