K-Pop: Context of a Global Culture

9 units · Undergraduate

Spring: 9 units Kpop has taken the world by storm, becoming one of the most popular and widely listened to music genres. While its rise to prominence may seem linear, its history is far more nuanced. This course will examine precursors to Kpop, early artists, global expansion, and the current state of the genre. While this course is rooted in music studies, it will also take into account history, sociology, popular culture, psychology, and literature to provide the context to better understand Kpop as a global phenomenon.