MUSC 1010 - American Popular Music

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Minneapolis Community and Technical College

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3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course traces the evolution of the "classical" musicform of the United States known as jazz. Beginning with its European and African roots, students will study the precursors of work songs and the blues, to the many subgenres found today. They will gain an understanding of the immense diversity found in jazz and be able to identify key performers, composers, arrangers and performances of these styles. This course is suitable for those who consider themselves musicians, as well as for those who only play the radio. The course is taught through audio/video examples, lectures, in-class and online discussions with an emphasis on the interrelatedness of jazz and United States history and culture. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 6. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.minneapolis.edu

Phone Number:

(612) 659-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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