ETHNOMU 30
Music and Media
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Professor Taylor was great. I don't know why everyone seems to not like him too much, however the only thing I can say might be because those were almost 6 years ago. But Music and Media was my favorite class so far at UCLA. I loved every single lecture, and barely had to study for the midterm and final because the material was so interesting that you just retain it as you go. The homework wasn't too bad at all. Only 1 or 2 readings a week that aren't very long and he even tells you to basically just skim them and get the main ideas out of them. I had the TA Deonte and he was SO great. I HIGHLY recommend this class. Also, there are two essays but you have plenty of time and the prompts are extremely easy and I hate writing essays but these were actually enjoyable because the material is great. And they help you indirectly study for the final. The class description is a little off though, Music and Media traces music starting at the record player all the way up to the ipod. While also looking at the advertising industry, radio, and TV (whole lecture on MTV). Basically just take this class. It's awesome. btw Taylor does have a slightly annoying voice for the first day, but you get used to it. And I think he definitely seems passionate about the topic considering he's dedicated his entire life to it basically. Also not to brag for him but he taught this subject at Columbia and he went to Yale music school for grad school. Just sayin!
Professor Taylor was great. I don't know why everyone seems to not like him too much, however the only thing I can say might be because those were almost 6 years ago. But Music and Media was my favorite class so far at UCLA. I loved every single lecture, and barely had to study for the midterm and final because the material was so interesting that you just retain it as you go. The homework wasn't too bad at all. Only 1 or 2 readings a week that aren't very long and he even tells you to basically just skim them and get the main ideas out of them. I had the TA Deonte and he was SO great. I HIGHLY recommend this class. Also, there are two essays but you have plenty of time and the prompts are extremely easy and I hate writing essays but these were actually enjoyable because the material is great. And they help you indirectly study for the final. The class description is a little off though, Music and Media traces music starting at the record player all the way up to the ipod. While also looking at the advertising industry, radio, and TV (whole lecture on MTV). Basically just take this class. It's awesome. btw Taylor does have a slightly annoying voice for the first day, but you get used to it. And I think he definitely seems passionate about the topic considering he's dedicated his entire life to it basically. Also not to brag for him but he taught this subject at Columbia and he went to Yale music school for grad school. Just sayin!
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