Oct 25, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalogue

FNA 103  -  Pop Divas and the Art of Performance


Interdisciplinary exploration of star singers in American popular culture, from Jenny Lind to Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and beyond. Focus on the evolution of theatrical components in stage performances, musical and lyrical analysis, fan and media reception, and the metaphorical “performance” of the celebrity self. Selected topics may vary by semester.

Credit Hours: 3

University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives, Approaches and Perspectives/Living in Our Changing Nation
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.