Course Title:
Music History III (Popular Music)
Code:
TA-4011
Short Description:
Analysis on the dominant genres that constitute a historical evolution in western popular music. Blues 1920-1950, Rhythm n’ Blues 1950-1960, Rock n’ Roll, Beat, British Invasion, Psychedelia–Progressive Rock, Electronic/House. Sociological aspects, semiotics, impact of the advances in music technology to style, Music Production methodologies.
Literature:
1 Middleton Richard (1990) Studying Popular Music. Open University Press.
2 Schleifer Ronald (2011) Modernism and Popular Music Cambridge University Press
3 Gillet Charlie (1996) The Sound Of The City: The Rise Of Rock And Roll Da Capo
4 Tagg Philip (1982) Analysing popular music: theory, method and practice Cambridge University Press
Course Assessment:
Weekly lectures, Final Exam
ECTS
5
Professor:
Nikos Kefaloyannis, email: nkefaloyannis@staff.teicrete.gr
