HIST 4180 Rock ‘N’ Roll in American Society

This course will explore various aspects of American culture and society since World War II through a close examination of the emergence, development and transformation of rock ‘n’ roll. Specifically, we will study the history of rock ‘n’ roll as a cultural form and social movement that provides a window into the nature of American art,politics, and everyday life in the latter half of te twentieth century. Crucial social questions regarding race, gender, class, ethnicity and sexuality willbe examined within the context of the variety of methods scholars use to study popular culture. Prerequisite(s): HIST 2600
Credits: 3.0