HIST 308L - Rock ‘n’ Roll as U.S. History

3 Credit(s)

Liberal Arts
This course uses the history of rock ‘n’ roll from the 1950s to the 1980s as a critical window on the history of the United States more broadly. Tracing rock music from its rebel roots in the margins of America to its explosion as a mass commercial and cultural phenomenon, we consider the complex dynamics of race, class, and gender difference in the twentieth century. A serious commitment to history, and a matching commitment to take music seriously, is a must for this course.

Prerequisite(s): Six credits in history