Module #1 Introduction to Music and Cultural Movements Overview of the course, exploring the intersection of music and cultural movements throughout history
Module #2 The Roots of Rock n Roll:1940s-1950s Examining the emergence of Rock n Roll and its connection to the Civil Rights Movement and youth culture
Module #3 The British Invasion:1960s Analyzing the impact of British bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones on the development of Rock music and the counterculture movement
Module #4 Folk and Protest Music:1960s Exploring the role of Folk music in the Civil Rights Movement and anti-war protests, featuring artists like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez
Module #5 Psychedelia and the Summer of Love:1967 Delving into the cultural and musical significance of the Summer of Love, with bands like The Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane
Module #6 Soul and Funk:1960s-1970s Examining the rise of Soul and Funk music, with artists like James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Parliament-Funkadelic
Module #7 Punk Rock and Anti-Establishment:1970s Analyzing the emergence of Punk Rock as a reaction against mainstream culture, with bands like The Ramones and The Clash
Module #8 New Wave and Post-Punk:1980s Exploring the evolution of Punk into New Wave and Post-Punk, with bands like Blondie, The Cure, and Talking Heads
Module #9 Hip-Hop and the Rise of Rap:1970s-1980s Tracing the development of Hip-Hop and Rap, from DJ Kool Herc to the Golden Age of Rap with artists like Run-DMC and the Beastie Boys
Module #10 Grunge and Alternative:1990s Examining the impact of Grunge and Alternative Rock on the music industry, with bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Radiohead
Module #11 Electronic and Rave Culture:1990s Exploring the rise of Electronic and Rave culture, with genres like Techno, Trance, and EDM
Module #12 Globalization and World Music:1990s-2000s Analyzing the influence of globalization on music, with the rise of World Music and fusion genres like Afrobeat and Reggaeton
Module #13 The Indie Rock Revolution:2000s Examining the impact of Indie Rock on the music industry, with bands like Arcade Fire, The Strokes, and The White Stripes
Module #14 Digital Music and the Era of Streaming:2000s-2010s Exploring the effects of digital music and streaming on the industry, consumer behavior, and artist opportunities
Module #15 Contemporary Music and Cultural Movements:2010s-present Analyzing current trends in music and their connections to social justice, identity, and technology
Module #16 Case Study:Music and Social Justice In-depth examination of a specific movement, such as Black Lives Matter, and its relationship to music
Module #17 Case Study:Music and Identity Exploring how music reflects and shapes identity, through examples like LGBTQ+ representation or feminist punk
Module #18 Case Study:Music and Technology Investigating the interplay between music and technology, from synthesizers to AI-generated music
Module #19 Music and Cultural Movements in Non-Western Contexts Examining the intersection of music and cultural movements in non-Western cultures, such as Afrobeat, Reggae, and Middle Eastern music
Module #20 Music and Cultural Movements in Latin America Analyzing the role of music in Latin American cultural movements, such as Salsa, Bossa Nova, and Latin Trap
Module #21 Music and Cultural Movements in Asia Exploring the connection between music and cultural movements in Asian countries, such as J-Pop, K-Pop, and Chinese Rock
Module #22 Music and Cultural Movements in Africa Examining the intersection of music and cultural movements in African countries, such as Afrobeats, Highlife, and Mbira
Module #23 Music and Cultural Movements in the Middle East Analyzing the role of music in Middle Eastern cultural movements, such as Arabic Pop, Persian Rock, and Turkish Psychedelia
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Music and Cultural Movements career
