CAN325 - Canadian Popular Music

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Subject Title
Canadian Popular Music

Subject Description
Sarah McLachlan, Bruce Cockburn, Ashley MacIsaac. These are just a few contemporary musicians on the current pop-music scene who form part of a distinguished tradition in Canadian roots and folk-rock culture that can be traced back to the popular music explosion of the 1960s. This mid-twentieth century renaissance witnessed the beginning of such international folk legends as Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and James Taylor. But what remains largely unknown is the contribution of Canadian musicians to this popular folk movement: The Tysons (Four Strong Winds); Gordon Lightfoot (For Lovin? Me, Early Morning Rain); Leonard Cohen (Suzanne, Bird on a Wire); Joni Mitchell (Big Yellow Taxi, Both Sides Now); Neil Young (Helpless, Heart of Gold); Robbie Robertson (The Weight, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down). We will trace this Canadian legacy from its 1960s roots to its various present incarnations and hybrids, focussing particularly on song lyrics and the historical contexts within which the songs and musicians enjoy(ed) popularity. 

Credit Status
One general education elective in the Arts & Humanities category

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

CAN 325 aims to foster the following outcomes for its students:
 
·      To enrich an understanding Canadian culture in general and Canada's roots music tradition in particular
·      To broaden the knowledge of Canadian history through the study of Canadian music and artists in their historical contexts
·      To discover links between past and contemporary styles, forms, and themes
·      To gain an appreciation of the poetic techniques of musical lyrics, thereby deepening an understanding of the artistic dynamics of  
        language
·      To become familiar with, or otherwise broaden the knowledge of, general terms and elements of music, such as instrumentation,
        genres, and styles, with specific reference to folk music
·      To hone written, oral, and critical skills through various assignments, including critiques, essays, and presentations

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