Description

Lecture, four hours; discussion, 90 minutes. Survey of American musical in 20th century, beginning with its roots in operetta, vaudeville, and Gilbert and Sullivan, and focusing on its connections to politics, technology, film, opera, and variety of popular musical styles, including Tin Pan Alley, jazz, and rock. Credit for both … For more content click the Read More button below.

Instructional Format

Primary Format

Lecture

Secondary Format

Discussion

Equivalent Courses

MUSCLG 160 - Selected Topics in American Musical

Courses that are considered as the same for requisite enrollment and repetition.

University and College/School Requirements

This course satisfies the following requirements:

Diversity — Letters and Science, Education and Information Studies, Music, Public Affairs
General Education — Visual & Performance Arts Analysis & Practice (Arts & Humanities)