Popular music and society

ATS3824

Synopsis

Highlighting the nexus between performers, audiences and the global music industry, this unit investigates the complex relationship between popular music and society, and the ways in which the two are inextricably linked. Possible topics explored in the unit may include popular music and gender, genre, globalisation, performance analysis, reception and 'world music'. In addition, you will develop research skills by undertaking an ethnographic project.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points: 6
Level: 3
Audience: Undergraduate
Type: Coursework
School: Faculty of Arts
Faculty: Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance
Handbook year: 2026

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Listed in 4 areas of study

Communications and media studiesLevel 2 and 3 elective units
Communications and media studiesLevel 2 and 3 elective units
MusicLevel 1, 2 and 3 elective units
MusicLevel 2 and 3 elective units