AMST 2105

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AMST 2105
The American Musical

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

The musical is a distinct and significant form of American performance. This course will consider the origins, development, and internationalization of the American musical and will emphasize the interpenetration of the history of musical theatre with the history of the United States in the 20th century and beyond. We will investigate how political, social, and economic factors shape the production of important American musical-and how in turn musicals shape expressions of personal identity and national ideology. Key texts include Oklahoma, Guys and Dolls, West Side Story, Hair, and Rent.


Distribution Requirements (ALC-AS)

Last 3 terms offered 2024SP, 2015SP, 2011SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ENGL 2150, MUSIC 2250, PMA 2650

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18237 AMST 2105   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Gainor, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person