MUSC 130 - Popular Music in the United States

Institution:

Cascadia College

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Description:

H - This course is designed for students with no prior music training. Students will explore a variety of United States popular music genres from their origins and evolution to current popular styles. These genres include Tin Pan Alley and music theatre, ragtime, blues, jazz, folk and country music, rock and rap. Students gain a practical foundation for analysis such as the basic elements of music and the historical, political and cultural influences on United States musical traditions. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENGL 090 (formerly ENG 090) with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement by testing in ENGL 100 (formerly ENG 100).

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cascadia.edu

Phone Number:

(425) 352-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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