FWIS 229

HEAVY METAL & SOCIETY

Credit Hours: 3 · Undergraduate Lower-Level

This course explores Heavy Metal music as a misunderstood yet globally popular genre, offering a compelling subject to study how music reflects societal concerns. Students will develop research and writing skills through readings and discussions in Heavy Metal and Popular Music Studies, practicing writing about music’s relationship with culture and society.

Prerequisites & course information

Short Title: HEAVY METAL & SOCIETY Department: First-Year Writing Intensive Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Seminar Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level

Sources

Course catalogue ↗2026–2027