MUFHL 309 - Introduction to American Popular Music

    Recent Professors
    Kurt Shiflet, Daniel I. Paulson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MUFHL 309
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This course introduces students to the history of popular music in America and the diversity of historical styles including classic rock, hard rock, country, jazz, R & B, blues, Latin, rap, reggae, folk, and others. The emphasis of the course is on listening to music. The course also explores the relationship of popular music to society and other media art forms such as music videos and film.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:30am–11:50am