Homework
Length: 2000 words.
Critical analysis of a popular music artist, their work and its socio-cultural meaning.
Task Description:
Building on earlier readings, and drawing from Modules 6-11, you are required to research, critically analyse and discuss the socio-cultural significance of a chosen popular music artist from the 1950s to early 21st century (i.e. now). Your written assignment will demonstrate your understanding of the course ideas by applying them to the chosen artist. This should work in two ways: you will use the course ideas to develop a critical understanding of your chosen artist, and you will use the story of your chosen artist to illustrate and explore the course ideas.
o Explore and analyse modes of mass production, mediatisation and global culture in enabling interactions with popular music.
o Critically apply knowledge of popular music to the evaluation of its socio-cultural meaning as this has evolved since the 1950s.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.