MUSC 109 - History of Jazz

5 Credits

Traces the evolution of jazz from its African and European rhythmic and musical traditions through contemporary jazz.

Course Note Previously MUSIC 105.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online

Winter Online
Spring Online

Designed to Serve Students transferring to baccalaureate institutions and/or needing Humanities Area II distribution credits.
Active Date 2011-07-25

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Humanities Area II

Course Outline
African contributions to jazz. The American milieu: from the Civil War to 1900. Stylistic changes from 1900 to the present. A. Dixieland B. Big Band Swing C. Boogie-Woogie & Stride D. Bebop E. Cool F. New Things/ Free Jazz G. Fusion H. Contemporary

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate reasonable basic listening skills and an understanding of the elements of jazz.

Recognize of the diverse multicultural influences in American music.

Demonstrate an awareness of the historical, sociological and cultural dimensions of jazz music and its place in the 20th century discourse.