Nov 14, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22

MUS 1240 - History of Rock Music I


Examines birth, growth, and development of rock music through its acceptance as art form with significant influence on youth culture and resulting social implications.

Credit Hours: 3
OHIO BRICKS Pillar: Humanities: Arts
General Education Code (students who entered prior to Fall 2021-22): 2FA
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be familiar with the cultural context of each major style of rock music.
  • Students will be familiar with the origins of rock music in blues, rhythm’ n blues, and other African-American vernacular styles.
  • Students will know and be able to identify representative examples of songs, styles, and artists of rock from the 1950’s onward.


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