MUL 1017 HISTORY OF ROCK I (1950-1969) 3 credits

Prerequisite: REA 0001. This course is the first of three sections in the study of the history of rock and popular music from 1950 to present.  Studies will include historical time-lines, stylistic mutation, correlations with concurrent historical events and pop culture changes, and the technological advances that were a contributing factor to the evolution of this music genre.  This course will prepare students for History of Rock II (1970-1989). 47 contact hours.