University of Florida
Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll

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University of Florida

Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(147 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
9 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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Taught in English

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There are 7 modules in this course

Some basic tenets of rock 'n' roll

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5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

There were many, many genres, styles and sub styles of American pop

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11 videos1 assignment

The Mississippi Delta, an area surrounding the Mississippi River, becomes the cradle of the blues

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5 videos1 assignment

The legend of Robert Johnson and his visit to "the crossroads"

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9 videos1 assignment

New Orleans is the city of jazz

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5 videos1 assignment

Chicago is where the blues went electric

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5 videos1 assignment

The delivery room of rock 'n' roll

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6 videos1 assignment

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4.8 (50 ratings)
Professor David Carlson
University of Florida
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