MUS 4236: Jazz History for Music Majors (2022-2023)

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A survey of the major periods in jazz history, from its roots in New Orleans to the present for Music Majors. Emphasizes the common elements throughout that history: blues, improvisation, the group negotiation of individual agendas, and the spiritual context of the jazz solo. It also explores how jazz interacts with American history at large. May be repeated for credit 2 times.

Term CRN Credits Instructor(s) Days Time Dates Location Open
Winter 21463 3 Brian Chin
Tu,Th
Final: W
9:00AM-10:20 AM
9:00AM-11:00 AM
01/04-03/16
03/15-03/15
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Restrictions: Music majors only.
Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course, Cultural Understand&Engagement
Grade Modes: (Default) Normal Grading, Audit
Instructional Methods: Traditional
Note: Full Term

Prerequisites:
MUS 1800: C- or better