MUS 132

Fall 2023 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 3 hours.

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.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Humanities – Lit & Arts
Cultural Studies - US Minority
MUS 132 class schedule data for fall 2023
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
73460
Discussion/
Recitation
ADA
10:00AM -10:50AM
T
0356 Music Building
Mercado Mendez, J
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: "THE HISTORY OF ROCK." This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
73461
Online Discussion
ADB
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Harris, K
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: “THE HISTORY OF ROCK.” This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
73462
Discussion/
Recitation
ADC
2:00PM -2:50PM
T
0358 Music Building
Mirabal, A
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: “THE HISTORY OF ROCK.” This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
73463
Discussion/
Recitation
ADD
3:00PM -3:50PM
T
0357 Music Building
Mirabal, A
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: “THE HISTORY OF ROCK.” This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
73464
Online Discussion
ADE
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Harris, K
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC; “THE HISTORY OF ROCK.” This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
73465
Discussion/
Recitation
ADF
10:00AM -10:50AM
R
0358 Music Building
Mercado Mendez, J
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: “THE HISTORY OF ROCK.” This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
73466
Discussion/
Recitation
ADG
3:00PM -3:50PM
R
0357 Music Building
Mirabal, A
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: “THE HISTORY OF ROCK.” This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
73467
Online Discussion
ADH
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Harris, K
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: “THE HISTORY OF ROCK.” This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
73468
Discussion/
Recitation
ADI
12:00PM -12:50PM
F
0356 Music Building
Goldstein, J
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: “THE HISTORY OF ROCK.” This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
73469
Discussion/
Recitation
ADJ
1:00PM -1:50PM
F
0358 Music Building
Goldstein, J
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: “THE HISTORY OF ROCK.” This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
73470
Discussion/
Recitation
ADK
4:00PM -4:50PM
T
0358 Music Building
Harris, K
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: “THE HISTORY OF ROCK.” This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
73471
Discussion/
Recitation
ADL
4:00PM -4:50PM
R
0357 Music Building
Mercado Mendez, J
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: “THE HISTORY OF ROCK.” This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
75493
Online Discussion
ADM
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Harris, K
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: "THE HISTORY OF ROCK." This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
75494
Online Discussion
ADN
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Mirabal, A
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: "THE HISTORY OF ROCK." This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
75495
Online Discussion
ADO
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Mirabal, A
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: "THE HISTORY OF ROCK." This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
75496
Online Discussion
ADP
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Mirabal, A
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: "THE HISTORY OF ROCK." This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
75497
Online Discussion
ADQ
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Mercado Mendez, J
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: "THE HISTORY OF ROCK." This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
75498
Online Discussion
ADR
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Goldstein, J
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: "THE HISTORY OF ROCK." This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
75499
Online Discussion
ADS
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Mercado Mendez, J
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: "THE HISTORY OF ROCK." This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
75502
Discussion/
Recitation
ADT
3:00PM -3:50PM
R
0303 Music Building
Harris, K
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: "THE HISTORY OF ROCK." This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
75513
Discussion/
Recitation
ADU
12:00PM -12:50PM
F
0357 Music Building
Harris, K
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: "THE HISTORY OF ROCK." This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
75514
Discussion/
Recitation
ADV
1:00PM -1:50PM
F
0357 Music Building
Harris, K
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: "THE HISTORY OF ROCK." This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
75515
Online Discussion
ADW
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Mercado Mendez, J
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: "THE HISTORY OF ROCK." This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
75516
Online Discussion
ADX
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Mercado Mendez, J
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: "THE HISTORY OF ROCK." This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
73319
Lecture
AL1
1:00PM -1:50PM
TR
114 Smith Memorial Hall
Smith, J
Vallier, N
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/21/23-12/06/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
TOPIC: “THE HISTORY OF ROCK.” This course is intended to develop your understanding of the history and aesthetics of Rock music, from the 1940s to the present, focusing on critical listening and critical making. You will have the opportunity to get to know the basic forms of rock songwriting, develop knowledge of the ways musicians and sound engineers collaborate to create recordings, learn the general history of rock music and its importance to musicians, and read and write rock criticism.
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