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ATS2333

Faculty of Arts

18 September 2017 29 April 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Arts
Organisational UnitSir Zelman Cowen School of Music
OfferedClayton First semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr 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:

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

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 100%

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Chief examiner(s)

Dr Paul Williamson

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Music