American Music and Popular Culture During World War II

GENINT 741.578

Osher (50+). In this course, we explore swing music during World War II.

About this course:

Colorful patriotic media sustained American unity during the war, reflecting a somber yet pugnacious national mood. Entertainment was offered to the troops by so-called “All-Girl” swing orchestras while Armed Forces Radio produced media on an industrial scale. In this course, we explore swing music in propaganda broadcasting, zesty wartime song lyrics, the vast corps of enlisted entertainers, and American culture at war from 1941-45. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.

Summer 2025 Schedule

June 24 - July 29

Tuesday 10:00AM - 12:00PM PT

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Instructor: Dave Radlauer

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Fee:

$115.00

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Location: Remote Classroom

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Notes

Plus members pay only $34 for this course. Visitors not permitted.

You must be a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in this course. To become a member, proceed with enrolling in an OLLI course and you will be prompted to purchase a membership during checkout. For more information about OLLI, visit the Osher website.

Refund Deadline

Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025

Schedule

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Date

Time

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT

Remote Classroom

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