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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMUS-105 1 Bergen Community College Division of Humanities Performing Arts Department Course Syllabus MUS-105 A History of Jazz in America Include Basic Information About Course and Instructor: Semester and Year: Course and Section Number: Meeting Times and Location: Room: Instructor: Office Location: Department Secretary: Phone: Office Hours: by e-mail, or appointment Email: Course Description: MUS-105 A History of Jazz in America is a study of the historical development of jazz from its origin as a form of Black American folk music to its acceptance as a major expression of American art. 3 lectures, 3 credits Humanities and Diversity elective No prerequisites Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of this course, students will be able to: 1. Articulate a critical perspective on the social, cultural, politcal and economic forces that led to the development of jazz in America during the 20th century. 2. Distinguish between the musical characteristics that differentiate the various styles of jazz such as ragtime, traditional (Dixieland), stride piano, swing, bebop, post-bop,cool jazz, west coast jazz, free jazz, jazz-rock fusion, acid jazz, smooth jazz, and post modern jazz. 3. Explain how race, class, gender, and ethnicity along with the social, economic and legal practices such as segregation, the New Deal, played a role in the evolution of jazz. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of selected jazz innovators and soloists. You should at least become familiar with the greatest instrumental (Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie “Bird” Parker, Miles Davis, John ColtraneTrane, etc.) and vocal artists of each genre (Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Frank Sinatra etc.). 5. Employ the basic vocabulary used to describe musical elements such as melody, rhythm, harmony, form and tone color in written and oral communication. 2 6. Utilize library resources and online research tools to research primary and secondary sources in order to present a historical argument on a topic germane to the history of jazz and American culture. In pursuit of the foregoing goals, the course is based on the reading and discussion of writings on the arts as well as on attentive listening techniques for musical selections and observations in the visual and performing arts. Students are given the opportunity and are encouraged to participate actively in class discussions; and are required to do a substantial amount of expository and critical writing in response to the material presented in the course. Student progress in reaching the learning objectives is to be assessed through various means of assessment, listed below. Student Learning Objective Suggested Means of Assessment 1. Articulate-a critical perspective on the social, cultural political and economic forces that led to the development of jazz during the 20th Century. • Quizzes and objective test • Writing Assignments • Class Participation 2. Distinguish- the musical characteristics that differentiate the various styles of jazz (Dixieland, swing, bebop, modern jazz) • Quizzes and objective test • Writing Assignments • Class Participation 3. Explain- how race, class, gender, ethnicity with social, economic, and practices like segregation played a role in the evolution of jazz. • Quizzes and objective test • Writing Assignments • Class participation 4. Demonstrate- knowledge of significant jazz innovators and soloists such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and Charlie Parker. • Quizzes and objective test • Writing Assignments • Class participation 5. Employ- the basic vocabulary used to describe musical elements such as melody, rhythm, harmony, form and tone color in written and oral communication. • Quizzes and objective test • Writing Assignments • Class Participation 6. Utilize library resources and online research tools to research primary and secondary sources in order to present a historical argument on a topic germane to the history of jazz and American culture. • Quizzes and objective test • Writing Assignments • Class Participation For General Education courses: indicate which Gen Ed/Essential Learning Outcomes (EL1-11, below) are aligned with these Student Learning Outcomes* using a table: SLOs: EL 1 EL 2 EL 3 EL 4 EL 5 EL 6 EL 7 EL 8 EL 9 EL 10 EL 11 3 1. x x x 2. x x 3. x 4. x x 5. x x 6. x EL1-Effective Speaking EL2-Effective Writing EL3-Mathematical Reasoning EL4-Scientific Reasoning EL5-Technological Competency EL6-Information Literacy EL7-Social-Behavioral Analysis EL8-Historical Analysis EL9-Humanistic Analysis EL10-Intercultural Awareness EL11-Moral Literacy *In accordance with the Standards for General Education Courses at Bergen Community College (2013), all Gen Ed courses are required to address EL1, EL2, EL6, and EL11 (when appropriate), in addition to the ELO that corresponds to its area of study (EL 3-5 and 7-9). WRITING AND CRITICAL THINKING ASSIGNMENTS Since MUS-105 is a General Education course, it requires students to complete a variety of critical thinking and writing assignments. These assignments may include class discussions and analysis requiring the application of critical thinking skills, short in class essays, out of class writing projects, tests, and examinations containing essay components, and so forth. Work will be evaluated with comments writing in detail. Purpose: A. To increase student’s awareness and skills of the interpretations of jazz B. To increase student’s knowledge of the major historical style periods and artists. C. To increase student’s comprehension of the rudiments and basic vocabulary of music. • READING/LISTENING- Students will complete weekly reading and listening assignments prior to Monday class meeting. • FINAL RESEARCH PAPER ON THE HISTORY OF JAZZ: The signature assignment for this course will be to write a research paper on the history of jazz written in MLA format, 4-5 pages in length, double spaced, plus bibliography, and include research sources. No Handwritten papers will be accepted. Examples: A style of Jazz, group or individual artist, bandleader, or composer-arranger. (Jazz music of the 1950’s; The influence of Jazz in America; Your Favorite Jazz Artist, etc). It should follow the Student Leaning Objectives demonstrating your progress in the course. In the paper, the student is expected to be able to describe in musical 4 terms the concepts outlined in the lectures (form, improvisation, instruments, type of compositions and the style). Your topic will need approval then an outline or draft must be submitted before the offical due date. • EXAMINATION AND QUIZZES: The course will include a midterm and final examinations and some quizzes. The exams will cover material from the reading assignments, listening, material from the class and chapter quizzes. There are no make-ups for quizzes or tests unless approved in advance by the instructor. **Please check Canvas daily for all updated class assignments, additional reading assignments, review sheets and class materials Course Content: The course is intended to introduce students to the academic study of jazz, including musicological analysis and various approaches to the historical and sociocultural issues regarding music. Therefore, the course includes the following (mandatory) components: 1. A review of the musicological analysis of music, studying the musical elements and concepts of jazz 2. The variety of ways jazz can be studied: e.g., its historical significance, the listening experience understanding the various styles of jazz, the jazz personalities that have contributed to the evolution of jazz, and the historical and sociocultural context of musical expression. Course Texts and/or Other Study Materials: DeVeaux, Scott and Giddins. Jazz: 2nd edition. W.W. Norton & Company, 2015. ISBN 978-0-393-93706-0 Ebook, is also available from www.wwnorton.com/music. To access study space visit: https://digital.wwnorton.com/jazz2 Student Set ID: 887722 Basic listening assignments can be found under "Assignments". A schedule for reading may be found at "Course Outline" Articles assigned for reading will be available as pdf files on the Toolkit web site under "Materials" Online: Study Space. The publisher provides free access to the Studyspace for Jazz Essentials, available at : www.wwnorton.com/college/music/jazz-essentials/. Grading Policy: • The following shows how the course grade is determined. There are no make-ups unless approved in advance by the instructor. All students must complete a Final Research Paper approved by the instructor. Assessment PERCENTAGE Other Final Research Pape 20% MIDTERM 20% FINAL 20% Quizzes 20% 5 Class Participation (you start the semester with a 70 and earn 2 points per class that you participate) 20% Late Work: All assignments and tests must be completed on time to receive full credit. Late assignments (after the due date and time) will receive a grade reduction of 10 points. Points will increase with work that is substantially late. 90-100 = A, 86-89 = B+, 80-85 = B, 76-79 = C+, 70-75 = C, 60-69 = D Below 60 = F, • Exam Policy: Student must initiate the request for a make-up exam. Make up exams may be offered to students with emergencies but only if they provide acceptable documentation on the emergency. There are no make-ups for quizzes or tests unless approved in advance by the instructor. The Final exam cannot be made up. All assignments are due on time. Extensions can be available under certain circumstances approved by your professor. : BCC Attendance Policy and Lateness: All students are expected to attend every scheduled meeting of each course in which they are registered. Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be determined by the instructor for each section of each course. These will be established in writing on the individual course outline. Attendance will be kept by the instructor for administrative and counseling purposes. Attendance Policy in this Course: Absence: Students are allowed 4 absences without excuse. After 4 absences the students grade drops one “degree,” i.e. from a B+ to a B. Lateness: A student is considered late if they are 10 minutes or more late arrival to class. After five instances of late arrival, this will be computed as an absence in final grade calculations. If you are more than 10 minutes late, but attended class, it is up to the student to ensure that they are correctly marked in the attendance roster for that day Class Participation is a combination of discussions, writing assignments and online assignments. All students enrolled are expected to participate in class discussions and listen attentively to the lecture. Students will be evaluated on attendance and participation in class using the following criteria: consistent attendance; evidence of studying text and assignments; completed daily assignments; quality classroom responses. No Cell phones are to be used and are to be turned OFF during class. There will be no talking during the lecture or during the listening portions of the class. Failure 6 to follow this policy will result in a low attendance/class participation grade. 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A comprehensive array of student support services including advising, tutoring, academic coaching, and more are available online at https://bergen.edu/currentstudents/. 7 Sidney Silverman Library Online Resources: Guides BY SUBJECT - LibGuides at Bergen Community College General Search and Databases: Library | Bergen Community College Include a Course Outline and Calendar: Date: Week Topic/Activity: Learning Outcomes: Assignments/Events: 1/15 Introduction to Class SLO 1-3 Read chapter 1 1/22 Musical Elements and Instruments SLO 1-6 Read chapter 1 and 2 1/27 The Roots of Jazz & New Orleans SLO 1-6 Read chapter 3 and 4 2/3 New York in the 1920’s SLO 1-6 Read chapter 5 2/10 Louis Armstrong & First Great Soloist SLO 1-6 Read chapter 6 2/17 Swing Bands SLO 1-6 Read chapter 7 2/24 Count Basie & Duke Ellington SLO 1-6 Read chapter 8 2/25 Review for Midterm 3/5 Midterm 3/10 Spring Break 3/17 Swing Era Soloists SLO 1-6 Read chapter 9 3/24 Bebop SLO 1-6 Read Chapter 11 3/31 Cool Jazz and Hard Bop SLO 1-6 Read Chapter 12 4/7 Jazz Composition and Modal Jazz SLO 1-6 Read Chapter 13 4/14 Fusion 1 to 1960 SLO 1-6 Chapter 16 4/21 Fusion 2 to 1970’s SLO 1-6 Chapter 17 4/23 Research Paper Due Date 4/28 Jazz today SLO 1-6 Chapter 19 8 5/5 Final Review Prepare for Final Exam 5/7 Final Exam Possible Note to Students: This Course Outline and Calendar is tentative and subject to change, depending upon the progress of the class.