Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Course Title:
Popular Music: Industry & Society
Course Number:
CC2052
Course Description:
On the one hand, students are invited to theoretically engage in the critical and systematic study of popular music’s role in societies from its beginnings in youth cultures to its contemporary position in 21st Century digital landscapes. Important key concepts such as genre, scene, (diaspora) identity formation, authentication processes, social and symbolic boundaries, counter- and subcultures and social inequality will be fundamental in this approach. Central to this perspective is to treat popular music beyond its value as entertainment and demonstrate what is sociological about music.
On the other hand, a more practical industry approach will make students familiar with the functioning of the global music industry. First, students will discuss popular music law, regulation and technology – particularly in a time of rampant illegal downloading/streaming and DIY music production. Second, industry and organizational structures are discussed in combination with – third – artistic career development.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
MUSI 102
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