MUS 132

Fall 2026 All Classes

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Popular Music Studies

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:

Cultural Studies - US Minority

Humanities – Lit & Arts

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MUS 132 class schedule data for fall 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
73460	Discussion/ Recitation	ADA	11:00AM -11:50AM	W	0357 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	0357 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	0357 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	0357 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	0356 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	0356 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	0356 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	0320 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	0320 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	0320 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	1030 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	0356 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	0356 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	0356 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	0356 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	0356 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	0304 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	0304 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	0304 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	0304 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	0304 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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	2:30PM -3:20PM	TR	1030 Music Building	Miller, T	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 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.