MUS 156 - American Music as Cultural History
Department: Music
Description: Topical examination of American culture through its music. Musical sound is analyzed as text, with focus on the cultural, social, political, and economic dimensions of genres ranging from art and folk music to jazz, blues, film, commercial, and alternative music. No formal music training is necessary.
Credit Hours: 3
General Education: UST - United States Traditions
Graduation Requirement: IDEAS - Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access in U.S. Society. This graduation requirement is for all students, starting with students following the 2023-2024 catalog.
Current Offerings
Spring 2024
- 001 - Lecture (In Person): M W F 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM , Allison Alcorn 3 hour(s)
Dates: 01/16/2024 - 05/04/2024
Location: Julian Hall 067 (JH 067)
Instructor: Allison Alcorn
Textbooks are not required for this section.
Summer 2024
- 001 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Thornton Miller 3 hour(s)
Dates: 05/20/2024 - 06/28/2024
Location: Online
Instructor: Thornton Miller
Class Notes: Asynchronous Online
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.