The Popular Music Minor introduces students to the musical, historical and contextual aspects of both western and non-western popular musics. As one of the most transformative cultural phenomena of the 20th Century, this minor focuses on the now globally recognized academic disciplines of popular musicology (the analysis of popular music) and popular music studies (cultural meaning of popular music).
Students have the opportunity to pursue focused studies on popular music, to include Indigenous music, folk, R&B, pop, hip hop, dance & EDM, as well as dedicated courses in rock and jazz music. Additionally, the Popular Music Minor provides students with the opportunity to develop their popular music performance practice.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Comprehend the historical and chronological trajectories of 20th Century popular music.
- Situate popular musics in their wider cultural, political, sociological and geographical contexts.
- Apply discipline-specific tools and techniques to the analysis of popular music.
- Identify musical, cultural and praxial aesthetics of multiple 20th Century popular music genres.
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This minor requires the completion of 24 units, which must consist of:
12 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI1109 | Turning Points in Music History 2: A Century of Crisis and Change (1900 to the Present) | 6 |
| MUSI3317 | Popular Music: In Culture and in Context | 6 |
12 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSI2215 | A Critical History of Rock | 6 |
| MUSI2217 | A History of Jazz | 6 |
| MUSI2220 | Music Ensemble | 6 |