Rocking the World: The Politics of Popular Music
INT 265
(Offering: 2003)
Description
This course examines the way Western and other cultures music have both reflected and influenced political change in the latter half of the twentieth century. It takes both a chronological and thematic approach to studying the politics and changing values reflected, and sometimes led, by Western Rock and Roll music. It covers the beginnings of political rebelliousness in the 1950s, the counter culture of the 1960s, the peace movement and the various implications of the changing music culture since. The course also focuses on musical expression in parts of the third world as a means of political influence or protest.
Major(s)/Minors(s): Politics and International Relations
Usual Semester of offer: Semester 2
Other Information
Area(s) of Study: Politics and International Studies |
Number of Units: 12 |
Prerequisite: Any 4 introductory level courses |
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