ANTHRO 106
Issues and History in Popular Music
Please note: this is archived course information from 2016 for ANTHRO 106.
Description
A survey of globalised popular music styles, artists and subcultures that explores contexts of culture, identity, politics, the music industry, gender, film and technology. Core theory and writers in popular music studies are introduced and a range of pop musics are examined looking at lyrics, music videos, history, audiences and performers.
Note: Does not meet the General Education requirement for BMus or BMus conjoints.
Availability 2016
Semester 1
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Dr Kirsten Zemke
Lecturer(s) Professor Greg Booth
Assessment
Coursework + exam
Points
ANTHRO 106: 15 points
Restrictions
POPMUS 106, 106G
