20805263Jazz History
Course Information
Description
This course provides an introductory survey of major jazz performers, styles, and compositions in the 20th and 21st centuries. Students will examine musical developments in the genre of jazz as they relate to major historical events, social movements, and cultural trends in the United States. Students will examine historical recordings to develop listening skills and distinguish specific characteristics among a variety of jazz styles. Attendance at two live performances separate from regular class meetings is required.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
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Examine the elements of music as they pertain to the genre of jazz musicAssessment Strategiesby participating in class discussionsby completing homework assignmentsby completing quizzesby completing a mid-term examination with a grade of "C" or betterby completing a final examination with a grade of "C" or betterby completing written reports on a minimum of 2 live performance experiencesby completing a research projectCriteriayou contribute original thoughts in class discussion topicsyou are attentive to comments of other studentsyou respond appropriately to comments of other studentsyou apply musical terminology correctly in written assignmentsyou apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded musichomework assignments follow prescribed format, meeting criteria for all componentslive performance reports fulfill a clear purposelive performance reports reflect accurate analysis of the target audiencelive performance reports show evidence of logical critical thinkinglive performance reports follow prescribed format, meeting criteria for all componentslive performance reports exhibit correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usageresearch project topic is directly relevant to the project assigned and is approved by the instructorresearch project is completed according to prescribed guidelines, meeting criteria for all componentsresearch project is based on at least five sourcesresearch project includes a bibiography that is formated correctly according to prescribed guidelines
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Explore African prescursors to jazzAssessment Strategiesby participating in class discussionsby completing homework assignmentsby completing quizzesby completing a mid-term examination with a grade of "C" or betterby completing a final examination with a grade of "C" or betterby completing written reports on a minimum of 2 live performance experiencesby completing a research projectCriteriayou contribute original thoughts in class discussion topicsyou are attentive to comments of other studentsyou respond appropriately to comments of other studentsyou apply musical terminology correctly in written assignmentsyou apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded musichomework assignments follow prescribed format, meeting criteria for all componentslive performance reports fulfill a clear purposelive performance reports reflect accurate analysis of the target audiencelive performance reports show evidence of logical critical thinkinglive performance reports follow prescribed format, meeting criteria for all componentslive performance reports exhibit correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usageresearch project topic is directly relevant to the project assigned and is approved by the instructorresearch project is completed according to prescribed guidelines, meeting criteria for all componentsresearch project is based on at least five sourcesresearch project includes a bibiography that is formated correctly according to prescribed guidelines
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Explore European and European-derived precursors to jazzAssessment Strategiesby participating in class discussionsby completing homework assignmentsby completing quizzesby completing a mid-term examination with a grade of "C" or betterby completing a final examination with a grade of "C" or betterby completing written reports on a minimum of 2 live performance experiencesby completing a research projectCriteriayou contribute original thoughts in class discussion topicsyou are attentive to comments of other studentsyou respond appropriately to comments of other studentsyou apply musical terminology correctly in written assignmentsyou apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded musichomework assignments follow prescribed format, meeting criteria for all componentslive performance reports fulfill a clear purposelive performance reports reflect accurate analysis of the target audiencelive performance reports show evidence of logical critical thinkinglive performance reports follow prescribed format, meeting criteria for all componentslive performance reports exhibit correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usageresearch project topic is directly relevant to the project assigned and is approved by the instructorresearch project is completed according to prescribed guidelines, meeting criteria for all componentsresearch project is based on at least five sourcesresearch project includes a bibiography that is formated correctly according to prescribed guidelines
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Examine the role of the performer in jazz musicAssessment Strategiesby participating in class discussionsby completing homework assignmentsby completing quizzesby completing a mid-term examination with a grade of "C" or betterby completing a final examination with a grade of "C" or betterby completing written reports on a minimum of 2 live performance experiencesby completing a research projectCriteriayou contribute original thoughts in class discussion topicsyou are attentive to comments of other studentsyou respond appropriately to comments of other studentsyou apply musical terminology correctly in written assignmentsyou apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded musichomework assignments follow prescribed format, meeting criteria for all componentslive performance reports fulfill a clear purposelive performance reports reflect accurate analysis of the target audiencelive performance reports show evidence of logical critical thinkinglive performance reports follow prescribed format, meeting criteria for all componentslive performance reports exhibit correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usageresearch project topic is directly relevant to the project assigned and is approved by the instructorresearch project is completed according to prescribed guidelines, meeting criteria for all componentsresearch project is based on at least five sourcesresearch project includes a bibiography that is formated correctly according to prescribed guidelines
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Outline the development of distinct jazz stylesAssessment Strategiesby participating in class discussionsby completing homework assignmentsby completing quizzesby completing a mid-term examination with a grade of "C" or betterby completing a final examination with a grade of "C" or betterby completing written reports on a minimum of 2 live performance experiencesby completing a research projectCriteriayou contribute original thoughts in class discussion topicsyou are attentive to comments of other studentsyou respond appropriately to comments of other studentsyou apply musical terminology correctly in written assignmentsyou apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded musichomework assignments follow prescribed format, meeting criteria for all componentslive performance reports fulfill a clear purposelive performance reports reflect accurate analysis of the target audiencelive performance reports show evidence of logical critical thinkinglive performance reports follow prescribed format, meeting criteria for all componentslive performance reports exhibit correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usageresearch project topic is directly relevant to the project assigned and is approved by the instructorresearch project is completed according to prescribed guidelines, meeting criteria for all componentsresearch project is based on at least five sourcesresearch project includes a bibiography that is formated correctly according to prescribed guidelines
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Explore the effects of major events in American history on the development of jazzAssessment Strategiesby participating in class discussionsby completing homework assignmentsby completing quizzesby completing a mid-term examination with a grade of "C" or betterby completing a final examination with a grade of "C" or betterby completing a research projectCriteriayou contribute original thoughts in class discussion topicsyou are attentive to comments of other studentsyou respond appropriately to comments of other studentsyou apply musical terminology correctly in written assignmentsyou apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded musichomework assignments follow prescribed format, meeting criteria for all componentsresearch project topic is directly relevant to the project assigned and is approved by the instructorresearch project is completed according to prescribed guidelines, meeting criteria for all componentsresearch project is based on at least five sourcesresearch project includes a bibliography that is formatted correctly according to prescribed guidelines