MUS. 210 From Blues to Hip Hop: A History of American Popular Music
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- MUS. 210 From Blues to Hip Hop: A History of American Popular Music
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Minimum Grade for Prerequisites
Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Course Description
This course will closely examine the history and development of American popular music, and its integration with general culture and society. This course will include identification and analysis of blues, rock, R&B, Reggae, Hip Hop, Latin Rock, and other musical genres.
Units: 3
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 100 or ENGL 105.
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5c
Transfer Credit:
CSU
(CSU GE Area C1), UC (IGETC Area 3A)
