11/23/2024 1:10:56 PM	MUSC 9 Course Outline as of Fall 2015	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  MUSC 9	Title:  JAZZ APPRECIATION
Full Title:  Jazz Appreciation
Last Reviewed:3/8/2021

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		5 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  MUS 9

Catalog Description:

Lecture survey of jazz focusing on an understanding of its essential musical elements, its evolution, and the cultural contributions of African Americans. Special attention is given to the study of standard jazz forms, stylistic differences, and analysis of live and recorded performances.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Lecture survey of jazz focusing on an understanding of its essential musical elements, its evolution, and the cultural contributions of African Americans. Special attention is given to the study of standard jazz forms, stylistic differences, and analysis of live and recorded performances.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
Area:	E G	Humanities American Cultures/Ethnic Studies
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	C1	Arts		Fall 1981
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	3A	Arts		Fall 1981
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1987	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the historical and aesthetic development of jazz.

 

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Describe elements that are common to all jazz styles and their usage within specific styles.

2. Identify major jazz artists through aural recognition of recorded examples.

3. Explain the cultural contributions of African Americans to the development of jazz.

Topics and Scope

I. The Essentials of Musical Perception 

    A. Physical

    B. Expressive

     C. Technical

II.  The Elements of Jazz

    A. Rhythm

    B. Syncopation

    C. Interpretation

    D. Improvisation

    E. Sounds associated with Jazz

    F. Form

III. Overview of Jazz History

    A. The Blues

    B. Ragtime

    C. Early New Orleans Dixeland

    D. Chicago-style Dixieland

    E. Stride and Boogie-Woogie

     F. Swing

    G. Bebop

    H. Cool Jazz

     I. Hard Bop

     J. Free form, jazz-rock, and fusion

IV. Study of classic jazz performances through audio and video recordings of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Coleman Hawkins, Count Basie, Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Clifford Brown, John Coltrane, and Ella Fitzgerald (among others).

V. Examination of African American social issues and their effects on the art form including racial segregation, integration, black population movements, civil rights, black radicalism, and racial/cultural/ethnic identity.

VI. The contributions of other American racial/cultural/ethnic groups will be discussed whenever appropriate.

Assignments:

1. Reading assignments (textbook and supplemental materials): 5-12 pages/wk.

2. Listening assignments: 2-3 hrs/wk.

3. Two concert reports (average 500 words).

4. Listening and recognition exams (2-4).

5. Comprehensive midterm and final examinations.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 15 - 25%
Concert reports
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 50 - 60%
Multiple choice, matching items, completion, listening recognition
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 15 - 25%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Jazz (12th). Tanner, Megill, and Gerow. W.C. Brown: 2013.

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