SOCY 5090: Topics of Sociology: Sociology of Music
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Intensive treatment or survey of related topics, depending on student needs and interests. Section information text: Considers sociological research dealing with the production of music; the content of music; and the reception and uses of music. Students assess how individuals and groups use music; how social distinctions like race, class, and gender shape the production and consumption of music; why some types of music are considered “high culture” while other types are considered “popular culture;” how the collective production of music is made possible; and what factors facilitate musical innovation and diversity.
Average GPA: 3.82
Grade distribution records: 37 students across 13 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 28 | 75.7% |
| B | 6 | 16.2% |
| W | 1 | 2.7% |
Based on 37 student grade records across 13 terms and 8 professors.
Instructors
- Vaughn Schmutz 11 students, Average GPA 4.00
- Scott Fitzgerald 7 students, Average GPA 4.00
- Candace Miller 5 students, Average GPA 3.80
- Candace Brown 4 students, Average GPA 3.25
- Elizabeth Morrell 4 students, Average GPA 3.33
- Lisa Walker 2 students, Average GPA 4.00
- Sarah Smith 2 students, Average GPA 4.00
- Zinobia Bennefield 2 students, Average GPA 4.00