Popular Music in the Classroom - by David Whitt (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Popular music has long been a subject of academic inquiry, with college courses taught on Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, and The Beatles, along with more contemporary artists like Beyoncâe and Outkast. This collection of essays draws upon the knowledge and expertise of instructors from a variety of disciplines who have taught classes on popular music to explore how music impacts and reflects individual identity and cultural history. Individual essays analyze genres such as American folk, Latin American protest music, and black music; explore the music catalog and socio-cultural relevance of specific artists; and examine how popular music can be used to teach broader issues such as race, gender, politics, and generational differences. Instructional strategies for educators are provided."--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Popular music has long been a subject of academic inquiry, with college courses taught on Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, and the Beatles, along with more contemporary artists like Beyonce and Outkast. This collection of essays draws upon the knowledge and expertise of instructors from a variety of disciplines who have taught classes on popular music. Topics include: the analysis of music genres such as American folk, Latin American protest music, and Black music; exploring the musical catalog and socio-cultural relevance of specific artists; and discussing how popular music can be used to teach subjects such as history, identity, race, gender, and politics. Instructional strategies for educators are provided.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"There are no overnight wonders in music stardom. Take it from me, it takes years of hard work and life's tribulations to make a lasting statement. I lived and made my mark during much of the time highlighted in this book. David Whitt and his crew of professors, hell bent on inculcating the deep connection between popular music and history, offer up a diverse menu of learning tools, from the origins of music and the role of the artist in society, to the geographical, cultural, and historical implications, and how to understand music through different techniques and strategies. Using popular music of all genres, they transport you to a destination where one will be able to experience the art of listening and learning. I highly recommend this resource to fans of music, historians and musicians as it gave me many different views of my era. So many of my mentors past and present are happy to know that this field of academia exists."--Jerry Jemmott, Multi Grammy Nominated and Awarded Session Bassist- King Curtis, Aretha Franklin, BB King<br><br>"This timely compilation shows the part popular music plays in globalization, political resistance, and activism, and how it is relevant to broad issues surrounding race, class, and gender. Many of the lessons Whitt includes can be used for online projects for individual students, or as units for social science, communication, and music history courses. ...A fun read and a useful, in-depth resource.... Recommended"--<i>Choice</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>David Whitt</b> is a professor of communication studies at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. He teaches mass media, persuasion, communication in the professions, and has taught courses on <i>Star Trek</i>, comic books, and the Irish rock group U2.
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