Mar 28, 2024  
2017-18 Academic Catalog 
    
2017-18 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MUS 206 - Introduction to History of Rock Music


Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
A general survey of the history of rock and roll music. Beginning with its roots in African-American folk blues, this course will follow socio-political events that shaped the development of this popular genre. Also to be discussed will be typical instrumental groups, history of electronic amplification of string and keyboard instruments, development of form and lyric content, as well as marketing trends that shape content and intention of rock.
Prerequisite: WR 060  or Placement, WR 115  strongly recommended.
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
Course Designation: Discipline Studies - A transferable course that meets distribution (group) requirements in the associate of arts Oregon transfer (A.A.O.T.) degree and the associate of science (A.S.) degree. Note: Courses meeting distribution requirements may always be used as electives in the transfer degrees.



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