MUS-1203 - History of Jazz (A, C) (3)

Students survey the influences, origins, and styles of this unique musical art form, identifying regional stylistic developments, performing personalities, and ensembles. Students study the political and sociological impact of this musical style on specific ethnic groups as well as the part it played in certain world events. This course satisfies the General Education Arts requirement and the Core Competency for Cultural and Global Awareness.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Identify a variety of terminology of music and jazz-specific fundamentals.

CO2 - Describe jazz styles, historical periods, and literature.

CO3 - Describe the racial, ethnic, musical, and cultural roots and traditions of jazz.

CO4 - Utilize approaches to being an active listener in the context of jazz.

CO5 - Synthesize social, religious, cultural, political, and economic contexts of the various styles of jazz.

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