TransfermaticMUSG at Merced College

    MUSG 14 - American Popular Music History

    Recent Professors
    Francesca M. Keane, Sandra L. Stocking, Kara C. Gomes, John S. Albano, Mrs. Brandilyn Davidson, Elizabeth A. Wolfrey, Emily R. Wallace, Ken S. Taylor and 2 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    50–72 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Previously taken ENGL-85A or ENGL-C1000 (formerly ENGL-01A) is advised.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MUSG 14
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    <b><font color="7A0018">Begins Fall 2025</b></font><br> This course presents an introduction to the history and literature of the popular music movement in the United States; it is a study of the relationships of popular music to the social history of America. Emphasis is on styles and personalities of folk, blues, jazz, musical theatre, country & western, and rock 'n' roll. This course is designed for the non-music major.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:00am–12:25pm, Mon 5:40pm–9:10pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 10:15am–12:15pm, Mon Wed 11:00am–12:25pm