Jazz in American Culture: Late 19th Century through 1940s

(Same as Ethnomusicology M50A.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour. Course M50A is not requisite to M50B. Survey of development of jazz in American culture. Discussion of different compositional/performance techniques and approaches that distinguish different sub-styles of jazz from one another, as well as key historical figures that shaped development of jazz from its early years through modern jazz. Important historical social issues (segregation, Depression, World War II, Civil Rights Movement) that intersect with history of U.S. and jazz music. P/NP or letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
6.7 / 10
Organization
5.0 / 10
Time
0-5 hrs/week
Overall
5.0 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Interesting guy, but lectures tend to drag on as he rambles. He comes in with high expectations of an engaged class and makes the course seem like you have to put a lot of work into it, but it isn't that bad. He curves and sometimes allows multiple attempts on tests/quizzes. Lots of weekly readings, but he doesn't strictly enforce knowing every detail (more about the general idea)

Course

Instructor
Marc Bolin
Previously taught
23F 22F

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance required

  • 1 midterm

  • Finals week final

  • 0% recommend the textbook

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