History and Culture of Popular Music

1.00 credits · Undergraduate

<p>This course will examine the history and development of popular music in Canada, the US, and the UK, from the 1950's through to the present. Students will study popular music, along with the performers, labels, and key individuals behind the scenes who made it all happen. The goal of the course is to examine popular music through the decades in musical, cultural, political, and industrial contexts.&nbsp;(Formerly RTA&nbsp;905.)</p>