2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HTY 484 - History of Jazz The origin and development of the improvised American form of music popularly known as Jazz. Special emphasis is placed on African-American culture in its broader historical context; how this led to the development of the music, its social as well as artistic significance; study and analysis of the various Jazz styles, through exposure to the music; especially to the recorded performances of its major innovators.
Prerequisites & Notes Any 100 level one semester course in the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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