SOC 239

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SOC 239

Sociology of Music and Social Movements SOC 239 FA

Crosslistings: MUSC239

Next Offered in 9899 FA

It has long been noted that social movements typically create movement cultures, but the actual use of music, as one cultural form, is only beginning to receive attention. Is it used for "cheerleading purposes," for proselytizing, for internal critique within the movement itself? When, where and why does each of these functions develop? We will look at a number of theoretical and activist approaches, and then apply these to movements in the United States (including the labor, civil rights, New Left, women's, and current inner city/rap movements) and elsewhere.

MAJOR READINGS

Garafolo, ROCKIN' THE BOAT
Pratt, RHYTHM AND RESISTANCE
And selected articles

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

ngoing reactions to readings, one short research paper, and one long research paper, including an in-class oral presentation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Preference given to Sociology and Music majors. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS SOC

Prerequisites: SOC 151 or MUSC101 or MUSC103 or MUSC305

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

About the Photo:

Woodstock

Reference:

Magnum Photos, Inc., 1969 (CD cover to WOODSTOCK: MUSIC FROM THE ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK AND MORE. Atlantic Recording Corp., 1970)

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