Honors-Jazz: Origin to Present

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Overview

Subject area

MSC

Catalog Number

3024H

Course Title

Honors-Jazz: Origin to Present

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

Course Schedule