MUSJAZZ 1300A - Jazz History 1 Part 1
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MUSJAZZ 1300A Course Jazz History 1 Part 1 Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Contact Up to 2 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions Available to Bachelor of Music students only Assessment Semester 1: assignment/presentation 20%, essay 15%, listening test 15% Semester 2 assignment/presentation 20%, essay 15%, listening test 15% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Mr Bruce Hancock
Course Timetable
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Facilitate understanding of the social, economic and political factors involved in the development of Jazz in the USA from its West African and European roots to the present day; develop the ability to analyse the specific stylistic features of each historical period of jazz, including transitional and related forms, and to identify major trends in the development of the music; develop ability to assess and place into historical perspective the innovations and developments of the major contributors from early jazz to contemporary styles. Topics include: analysis of various styles of jazz and pre-jazz ranging from Spirituals and the Blues to EuroJazz and Hip Hop/Jazz amalgams; musical concepts in jazz styles; roles of instruments; study of set works.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Students are expected to take attend lectures each week and take notes then study the written lectures (available online through myuni within 24 hours from presentation). Students are also expected to participate weekly in one of the two Tutorial sessions where lecture content is explored in greater detail through discussion, active listening tasks and group projects.
Learning Activities Summary
The first semester explores the foundations of jazz from its roots in West Africa, through its early development in the USA through the interaction of African and European people through to about 1945.
The second semester explores the foundations of modern jazz from its roots in Bebop through to the present time.
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Assessment
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Assessment Summary
ASSESSMENT (Summative) Learning Objective/s Addressed Semester 1 Assessment breakdown Library Skills Workbook (Elder Library) 5% 2 Annotated bibliographic survey 5% 2 Essay 15% 1, 2 Listening Test 25% 2, 3 Semester 2 Assessment breakdown Tutorial Assignments and presentations 10% 1, 2, 3 Essay/Major individual Assignment. 15% 1, 2 Listening Test 25% 2, 3 Assessment Detail
Specific details of the assessment for each semester will be provided by the Lecturer.
Submission
Students must be available during the identified University examination periods. Students are not entitled to sit an examination at another time, nor are they entitled to any other concessions if an examination conflicts with a planned vacation or special event.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
NOG (No Grade Associated) Grade Description CN Continuing Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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