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JAZZ IN 20TH-CENTURY AMERICA

MUSIC 102
Course Description

Examines cultural influences on the development of jazz. Explores historical and ethnographic works by scholars in ethnomusicology, history, anthropology, and communication in order to understand cultural influences of traditional and contemporary genres of jazz. Major topics include syncretism, nationalism, modernity, ethnicity, gender, colonialism, and globalization of modern America. Emphasis on cross-cultural understanding and interdisciplinarity in jazz performance.

Prerequisites

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.64

1.55% from Historical

Completion Rate
94.8%

-1.97% from Historical

A Rate
77.06%

13.96% from Historical

Class Size
327

-0.3% from Historical

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