MUSIC 2250

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MUSIC 2250
The American Musical

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

The musical is a distinct and significant form of American performance. This course will consider the origins, development, and internationalization of the American musical and will emphasize the interpenetration of the history of musical theatre with the history of the United States in the 20th century and beyond. We will investigate how political, social, and economic factors shape the production of important American musicals-and how, in turn, musicals shape expressions of personal identity and national ideology. Key texts include Oklahoma, Guys and Dolls, West Side Story, Hair, and Rent.

When Offered Spring.

Distribution Category (ALC-AS, LA-AS)
Course Subfield (HC)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AMST 2105, ENGL 2150, PMA 2650

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17597 MUSIC 2250   LEC 001

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