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Lawrence Starr
MUHST 426
Seattle Campus

American Popular Music

An in-depth consideration of American popular music styles and repertory from about 1920 to the present day. Analysis of representative pieces; consideration of critical and aesthetic issues relating to popular music; relationship of popular music to "art" music and to American culture and society. Prerequisite: 2.0 in MUHST 210; 2.0 in MUSIC 303; 2.0 in MUSIC 306.

Class description

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Class discussion.

Recommended preparation

Successful completion of all "core" courses (music history and music theory) for undergraduate music majors.

Class assignments and grading

Three brief papers on various topics related to class work; or one short and one longer paper.

Written work and contributions to class discussions.

The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Last Update by Lawrence Starr
Date: 07/14/2009