MUS 205 - A Survey of Popular Music

A survey of the major trends in American popular music since 1900 including jazz, swing, country-western, surfing music, folk-rock, jazz-rock, punk and many others. Emphasis on the rock-n- roll era, 1955 to the present, including its origin, history, development and influences. Major artists representative of the various styles will be discussed. Emphasis is on listening, lecture and in class discussion. This course is designed for the non-music major.

Credits: 3