Survey of Rock 'n' Roll (MUS 145)
Term: 2024-2025 Academic Year Spring
Faculty
There is not currently a faculty member for this course
Schedule
Tue-Fri, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (1/14/2025 - 5/9/2025) Location: MAIN DMC 111
Description
This course traces the history of the unique genre of rock music. Students will learn where rock music started, how it evolved, its outlaws and visionaries, and how it changed social history by combating racism and challenging the establishment with alternate lifestyles and fashions. The class will explore many of the revolutionary artists who defined rock 'n' roll, the various sub-genres of rock, musical and business trends, major technological innovations, the historical context that has seen rock alternately flourish and struggle over the past 75 years. Meets General Education Distribution Area IV.A.