MUSI 208B - History of Rock and Roll

Through intensive reading and listening, this course will provide students with an overview of the roots and evolution of rock and roll, keeping historical, social, and economic contexts in clear view. Daily discussion will move beyond “the music itself” to issues of race, class, and gender, inflected by our growing knowledge of rock and roll’s business and legal history. Students’ final grades will be based on daily quizzes, several short writing assignments, a class presentation, and a final exam.

Prerequisites & Notes
No prior musical experience necessary. Enrollment limited to 15 students.

Credits: 3