MUS 132

Fall 2025 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 2025
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
73460
Discussion/
Recitation
ADA
11:00AM -11:50AM
W
Music Building
Goldstein, J
Miller, T
Stedman, W
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
73461
Discussion/
Recitation
ADB
12:00PM -12:50PM
W
Music Building
Goldstein, J
Miller, T
Stedman, W
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
73462
Discussion/
Recitation
ADC
2:00PM -2:50PM
W
Music Building
Chuang, D
Goldstein, J
Miller, T
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
73463
Discussion/
Recitation
ADD
3:00PM -3:50PM
W
Music Building
Chuang, D
Goldstein, J
Miller, T
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
73464
Discussion/
Recitation
ADE
9:00AM -9:50AM
R
Music Building
Goldstein, J
Mikeworth, R
Miller, T
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
73465
Discussion/
Recitation
ADF
10:00AM -10:50AM
R
Music Building
Goldstein, J
Mikeworth, R
Miller, T
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
73466
Discussion/
Recitation
ADG
11:00AM -11:50AM
R
Music Building
Goldstein, J
Miller, T
Stedman, W
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
73467
Discussion/
Recitation
ADH
11:00AM -11:50AM
F
Music Building
Chuang, D
Goldstein, J
Miller, T
Nutting, D
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
73468
Discussion/
Recitation
ADI
12:00PM -12:50PM
F
Music Building
Goldstein, J
Miller, T
Nutting, D
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
73469
Discussion/
Recitation
ADJ
1:00PM -1:50PM
F
Music Building
Goldstein, J
Miller, T
Nutting, D
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
73319
Lecture
AL1
1:00PM -1:50PM
TR
Music Building
Goldstein, J
Miller, T
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
73470
Discussion/
Recitation
BDA
11:00AM -11:50AM
W
Music Building
Goldstein, J
Miller, T
Ortiz Vazquez, S
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
73471
Discussion/
Recitation
BDB
12:00PM -12:50PM
W
Music Building
Goldstein, J
Miller, T
Ortiz Vazquez, S
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
75493
Discussion/
Recitation
BDC
2:00PM -2:50PM
W
Music Building
Goldstein, J
Mikeworth, R
Miller, T
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
75494
Discussion/
Recitation
BDD
3:00PM -3:50PM
W
Music Building
Goldstein, J
Miller, T
Stedman, W
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
75495
Discussion/
Recitation
BDE
4:00PM -4:50PM
W
Music Building
Goldstein, J
Miller, T
Stedman, W
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
75496
Discussion/
Recitation
BDF
11:00AM -11:50AM
R
Music Building
Goldstein, J
Mikeworth, R
Miller, T
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
75497
Discussion/
Recitation
BDG
12:00PM -12:50PM
R
Music Building
Goldstein, J
Miller, T
Ortiz Vazquez, S
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
75498
Discussion/
Recitation
BDH
1:00PM -1:50PM
R
Music Building
Goldstein, J
Mikeworth, R
Miller, T
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
75499
Discussion/
Recitation
BDI
11:00AM -11:50AM
F
Music Building
Goldstein, J
Miller, T
Ortiz Vazquez, S
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
75502
Discussion/
Recitation
BDJ
12:00PM -12:50PM
F
Music Building
Goldstein, J
Miller, T
Ortiz Vazquez, S
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
75517
Lecture
BL1
3:00PM -3:50PM
TR
Music Building
Goldstein, J
Miller, T
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: “POPULAR MUSIC AND POWER.” This course reveals the connections between popular music and political power; examines how music furthers the interests of both governments and protest movements; considers the use of music in political campaigns; and explores the intersections between music and politics of gender, left- and right-wing ideologies, post-colonialism, race, sexuality, and warfare. In this class, we will discuss examples of folk music, glam rock, gospel, hip hop, punk rock, reggae, rhythm & blues, salsa, and soul in their societal context.
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