MUSC 232 - His of Popular Music in US

Institution:

College of Charleston

Subject:

Music

Description:

An outline of the history of popular music in the U.S., beginning with the minstrel shows of the 1840s and continuing through the 1960s. The course will identify three revolutions in popular music: Early popular music (1840s-1900); the modern era of popular music (1900-on); the rock 'n' roll era (mid-1950s-on). The course will examine those cultural traditions that blended together to shape our history of popular music. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cofc.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 953-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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