SOC 3041 - Sociology of Rock Music

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Introduces students to the cultural and structural aspects of rock music as an art world. As such, it will examine the music as an ongoing creation of people in many parts of society: artists, engineers, club owners, audience members, and critics to name just a few. The course will also look at visual, lyrical, and musical codes that define and distinguish rock music from other genres of music. Historical and cross-cultural examples of rock will include studies from various time periods and countries as well as how race, class, and gender are integral to an understanding of this art form. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic sociological perspectives as they relate to rock music. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the methods in which sociologists study rock music. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the culture and structure of rock music. 4. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the history of rock music. SP (odd)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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