2021-2022 Catalog

MUS-110 American Popular Music

An introduction to the history and diversity of American popular music. This course begins with an examination of the sources of American popular music and then follows the development of popular styles up to contemporary vernacular styles. The discussions include folk, blues, gospel, country, jazz, musical theater, popular song, and rock. No musical background is required.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Skills: ENG-020.

Year Cycle

A

Semester Cycle

FS

Course Types

HU

Transfer Status

HUTR