VUSC 5240: The Art of Listening 2

This course explores the evolution of American music from early jazz through the rise of popular music styles including swing, bebop, rhythm & blues, soul, funk, disco, and pop. Through guided listening, students will continue to build a vocabulary to describe what they hear while gaining an understanding of how music reflects cultural, historical, and social change. Students will engage with music through listening, discussion, and interactive activities designed to support a range of learning styles. The course will also encourage students to identify how different types of music impact their mood, focus, and emotional response.