American Song Lyrics Analysis Essay
There is one paper required in this class. Choose a singer (male, female or group) of any style or genre, who is not covered in class.
Your paper will answer the question: “Do the texts of his or her songs reflect the gender ideas of his/her historical period?” If yes, explain why. If no, defend your point of view.
- Choose and listen to 4-5 songs that support your point of view. Using the selected songs illustrate your argument.
- Write as if to someone who is familiar with the readings and the class to convince him/her of your point of view.
- Your paper should be a minimum of 5 pages in length of discussion, 12-point font, doubled-spaced with 1” margins. (This should be about 1500 words). You may include the lyrics in the body of your paper in single spaced 8pt font inserted as a table so as not waste lots of space or you may attach them at the end.
Grade will be based on:
- “Do the texts of his or her songs reflect the gender ideas of his/her historical period?” If yes, explain why. If no, defend your point of view.