Undergraduate - UnitATS2333 - Jazz history 1: Readings in history and biography

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Offered	Clayton First semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Mr Paul Williamson

Synopsis

This unit offers an introduction to research in the field of jazz history. Socio-cultural trends, significant historical events and key figures will be examined for their influences on the development of genres and movements in jazz, using critical readings of historical and biographical texts in conjunction with analyses of representative audio and score material.

Outcomes

On the successful completion of the unit, students will:

Gain a chronological understanding of the significance of socio-cultural trends, major historical events and key figures to the development of jazz;
Develop a solid foundation for further academic inquiry into jazz in sociological, biographical and historical contexts;
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the major genres, composers and works introduced in lectures.