MUSM1210 Jazz History 1
First Year Course
| Offered By | School of Music |
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| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Music |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 3 units |
| Course Description |
This course develops the student's ability to formulate their musical ideas, informed by historical and contemporary cultural and stylistic concepts and practice, and to research, analyse, discuss and critically reflect on music. It deepens the student's understanding of jazz and the historical, social and cultural contexts which affected its development. In considering past and present musical practice, the student is introduced to issues of criticism, analysis, history, interpretation and cross-cultural understanding. This course fosters: self-reliance and confidence in the ability to communicate effectively through the written and spoken word; ability to analyse, criticise, evaluate and interpret music from score, sound and other sources; an understanding of the methodologies in history, analysis and criticism; cross-cultural understanding; research skills; problem solving and critical reasoning; an open-minded attitude to musical invention; a sensitivity to ethical and conceptual issues involved in the musical process; and ability to meet practical requirements and deadlines. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of the background of early Jazz History including the African slavery and musical situation before Jazz came into being. Students will also have an awareness of the role of New Orleans in the creation of Jazz as well as a knowledge and aural recognition of seminal figures such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington.
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| Indicative Assessment |
Two 2000-3000 word essays on the related material (50% each).
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| Workload |
1 hour per week. |
| Areas of Interest | Music |
| Requisite Statement |
None. |
| Majors/Specialisations | Jazz |
| Academic Contact | Colin Hoorweg |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
