Class, Country Music, and Social Change

Undergraduate

Multidisciplinary analysis of the intersections between class, country music, and social and cultural changes in North America. Topics may include the history of the genre and subgenres; the cultural politics of country music; musicians as workers; and the ways in which race, ethnicity, gender and sexuality are presented in the genre. Course Format: Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Cross-Listing(s): COMM 2Q94 Course Notes: One of one LABR credit numbered 1(alpha)90 to 1(alpha)99, COMM 1P91 and 1P92 (1F90), CPCF 1F25, one POLI credit numbered 1(alpha)90 to 1(alpha)99, SOCI 1P90 and 1P91 (1F90), WGST 1F90 is recommended. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.