MUS 165 - Highlights of Music History: Jazz

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
This course meets the Arts & Humanities General Education Requirement.

Analyze the development of jazz from the early 1900s to the present. Recognize various styles and artists important to the evolution of the art form, as well as elements needed for listener appreciation.

Note: Typically offered at MC; fall and spring terms.

Course Outcomes:

Analyze the historical and global impact of jazz.
Identify specific socio-cultural factors that give shape to select musical cultures.
Identify methods and theoretical frameworks for thinking critically about how jazz is expressed, explored, confirmed, produced, performed, consumed, and received.