MUL 1017 HISTORY OF ROCK I (1950-1979) 3 credits

This course is the first of two sections in the study of the history of rock and popular music from 1950 to the present. Studies will include historical time-lines, stylistic mutation, correlations with concurrent historical events and pop culture changes, and the technological advances that were a contributing factor to the evolution of this music genre. This course will prepare students for History of Rock II (1980-Present). 47 contact hours.