MUS 132: Popular Music Studies
Course Description
Courses within this rubric provide an analytical and historical introduction to genres of popular music from the United States and around the world. Iterations of the course may focus on a specific genre, such as Rock, Reggae, or Afropop, or may deal with broader subjects, such as the continua of styles including R&B, Soul, Funk, and Hip Hop, or the pan-generic, international phenomenon of pop music globalization in the twentieth century.
Reviews
World-class instruction. This course pushed me harder than anything else, but the intellectual rewards were immense.
Pros: Brilliant professor, cutting-edge research topics, incredible networking
Cons: Intense workload, competitive atmosphere
Tips: Form study groups early. The collaboration is essential.