MUS 016 - Survey of Rock and Popular Music

    Recent Professors
    Keith Johnson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    The course examines the history of Rock and Roll music, from its roots in Africa and 1950's America through Punk Rock. Principal study is of the music, its styles and performance practices, its musician-composers, and the important social and musical forces influencing the development of Rock. Course includes analytical listening to music, as well as guided discussion.