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MUS 9B
MUSIC & MEDIA: HENDRIX TO HIP-HOP · 4 units · used in 5 transfer pathways
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Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsWinter 2027 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
Introductory study of the history and development of popular music from 1964 through the present in the U.S. The course examines the development of media delivery systems after The Beatles' first appearances on television through the growth of rock and alternative styles. Styles to be studied include punk, ska, the rebirth of country music, and the rise of hip-hop culture, examining artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Frank Zappa, Prince, The Police, Chuck D., and others. The course considers race and its impact on the production, distribution, and performance of music in the United States. The course studies the development and growth of music videos as an art form and the delivery/promotional systems developed for them, such as MTV.
Sections this term
Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:09 PM UTCMUS 9BMUSIC & MEDIA: HENDRIX TO HIP-HOPOpen1 section · 30 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 30830 · 01WOpen · 30
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Advisory: “Advisory: Not open to students with credit in MUS 85B.”
Transfer pathways that use MUS 9B
ASSIST maps MUS 9B to a requirement in 5 published pathways from Foothill College.
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