Women in Rock Music

Department - LART
Offered - Fall, Spring
Course number - LSOC-240

In this course, students explore the extraordinary journey that led to the success of women in rock music. Students examine the biographies and histories of women rock musicians of all races, with special attention on the role of African American women in rock. Students explore the evolution of rock, beginning with the blues and continuing to the present day. Students will gain an understanding of what motivated women artists to choose rock music and students will learn how artists achieved success. Students will also explore the socioeconomic and political climate of the era in which the artists worked.

Credits: 3
Course Chair: Darla Hanley
Prerequisites: LENG-111
Required of: None
Electable by: All