MUS 107 History of Country Music
Explores the musical, social, and cultural aspects of country music and its sub-genres from its birth in the early 1900s to its development through today, while covering important artists in this style. Identifies and analyzes complex practices, values, and beliefs, and the cultural and historically defined meanings of difference in the country music world. Explores how culturally-based assumptions influence perceptions related to country music and the people in it. Examines how these culturally-based assumptions influence perceptions and stigmas relating to country music culture and compares/contrasts attitudes and values of specific eras of this culture. Analyzes pertinent artists, events, and landmark recordings in this process.
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
General Education Requirements
AAOT Arts & Letters, AGS Humanities/Arts, AS Literature & the Arts
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify country music and its sub-genres by stylistic traits. Demonstrate an understanding of country music history through critical and analytical listening. Demonstrate an understanding of country music history and its relationship to society from the early 1900s to the present. Identify and analyze complex practices, values, and beliefs reflected in country music history. Demonstrate the culturally and historically defined meanings of difference in country music history and American culture. Differentiate between the stylistic traits of key country music artists and the eras of country music history.