Special Topics in Contemporary Pop Music
MUSC 316
Spring 2010
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01
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In this seminar we will study major issues and developments of the past two decades in popular music in the United States and around the world. We will critically examine specific genres, especially hip hop (and its globalization) and contemporary world music; innovative and controversial artists; changes in the corporate music industry; new, do-it-yourself distribution networks, technologies, and virtual communities; and issues concerning identity, authenticity, and youth culture. Student interest and expertise will help to determine the direction of the seminar. A foundational knowledge of music after 1950 is assumed, and students must have already taken MUSC108 or have equivalent experience. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Interpretation |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: MUSC108 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Patrick Burkhart, MUSIC AND CYBERLIBERTIES, 2010.
Michael Eric Dyson, SEARCHING FOR TUPAC SHAKUR, 2006.
Greg Kot, RIPPED: HOW THE WIRED GENERATION REVOLUTIONIZED MUSIC, 2009.
Sarah Thornton, CLUB CULTURES, 1996.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Midterm and Final term papers and presentations. Occasional short weekly assignments and presentations. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Either MUSC108 or equivalent experience. Students who have not taken MUSC108 should email the instructor with your relevant experience. |
| Instructor(s): Charry,Eric S. Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: RHH003; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 20 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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