Fall 2026

Understanding Rock

UNDERSTANDING ROCK explores the history, styles, and cultural impact of rock music.

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MUSIC 218

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Explore the long history and contemporary life of rock music. Examine the genre's history within the broader cultural context that shaped its production and reception. Study the historical roots of rock music (such as Delta Blues, Rhythm Blues, and Doo-wop) and the association of rock music with youth counterculture throughout the 1960s. Delve into the evolution of rock styles beginning in the 1970s - such as Punk, Heavy Metal, Glam, Grunge, and Nu Metal. Consider how rock participates in the articulation of identity - such as race, gender, and sexuality - as well as themes of capitalism, political liberation, and creativity.

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  • Historical roots: Delta Blues, Rhythm Blues, Doo-wop
  • 1960s youth counterculture
  • 1970s-90s styles: Punk, Heavy Metal, Glam, Grunge, Nu Metal
  • Identity: race, gender, sexuality
  • Themes: capitalism, political liberation, creativity

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