MUSC 054 - History of Rock and Roll Music

    Recent Professors
    Robert Sinclair, Troy Davis
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MUSC 054
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This course is a historical survey of rock 'n' roll from its inception in the mid-1940s through the punk movement of the late-1970s and beyond, exploring issues of history, generational identity, ethnicity, and the relationship between music, musicians, and society during this period. Extensive class listening helps enhance the learning experience.