MUS 2400 - Rock Music: Trends and Traditions

Institution:

Curry College

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Description:

Offered Periodically With emphasis on listening, this course traces the degree to which other music, such as classical music, jazz, country music, pop, and music of other cultures has influenced the development of rock music styles. Students will become competent in music structure analysis with emphasis on evaluating what makes music items good or “classic.” Attention will be given tocertain contemporary issues related to rock music, such as rock music criticism, rock music as a political statement, rock music and violence, and rock music as an advertising tool. Several films will highlight the major eras in the history of rock. Pre- or Corequisite: FA 1000 or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.curry.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 333-2900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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