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MUSIC 246 - Theory and Method in Popular Music Studies

MusicGraduateCLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

MUSIC

Course Number

246

Department

Course Level

Graduate

Course Title

Theory and Method in Popular Music Studies

Course Description

Critical survey of the major issues raised and methodologies used in the study of popular music. Selected readings from a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, musicology, ethnomusicology, communication, history, political science, economics, and music journalism.

Minimum

4

Maximum

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; S/U Option

American Cultures Requirement

No

Reading and Composition Requirement

None of the Reading and Composition Requirement

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Formats

Seminar

Term

Fall and Spring

Duration (in weeks)

15

Minimum Hours

3

Maximum Hours

3

Outside Work Hours Min

9

Maximum Hours

9