The American History of Rock and Roll is a semester-based elective that will study the origins of popular music and the social and historical context that gave birth to it. Through listening, analysis, discussion, music, and film, students will explore the musical and social trends of the 1960s, including the influence of the British Invasion, the rock explosion and social upheaval of the late 1960s, and the changes in Rock & Roll music during the seventies, eighties, and nineties. The course will culminate in an exploration of today’s current musical trends and icons including rap/hip hop. The American History of Rock and Roll is a 5-credit course that fulfills the A-G requirement of the UC/CSU Subject Area Requirements.