Honors-Jazz: Origin to Present
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Overview
Subject area
MSC
Catalog Number
3024H
Course Title
Honors-Jazz: Origin to Present
Department(s)
Description
This course traces the history of jazz from its beginnings to the present day. Social and commercial factors are discussed in tracing the development of this truly American music from European and West African influences. Listening examples are drawn from blues, ragtime, and Dixieland through swing, bop, and modern styles to pop and rock.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3