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Identical coursesPop Music (B-KUL-F0ZH0A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
This course is not taught this academic year, but will be taught next year.Aims
At the end of the course, the student is capable of describing the developments in pop music and popular culture since the beginning of the 20th century. The student is able to construct, describe, order chronologically, and contextualize the different developments (in the broader context of pop music; blues, jazz, American songbook, rock, pop, singer-songwriters, hip-hop, dance, political context, technological innovations, gender-aspects, hybridity, etc.). In addition, the student is capable of identifying the central pop artists, who have contributed to these developments, and of discussing the particularity and characteristics of their oeuvre.
Previous knowledge
No specific prior knowledge is required.
Is included in these courses of study
- Bachelor in de kunstwetenschappen (Leuven) 180 ects.
- Master in de culturele studies (Leuven) 60 ects.
- Master of Cultural Studies (Leuven) 60 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Arts (Leuven)
- Bachelor in de kunstwetenschappen (verkort programma voor masters in de kunsten, masters in de niet-humane wetenschappen en academische bachelors) (Leuven) 113 ects.
Activities
4 ects. History of Pop Music (B-KUL-F0ZH0a)
Content
Description of the developments in pop music and popular culture since the beginning of the 20th century.
Course material
Powerpoint slides, articles and scores on Toledo
Language of instruction: more information
English
Is also included in other courses
Evaluation
Evaluation: Pop Music (B-KUL-F2ZH0a)
Information about retaking exams
The same as the first exam-moment.