HIS 135 - Jazz in US History and Culture

Institution:

Broome Community College

Subject:

History

Description:

This is a course on the evolution of jazz in the context of American history. The course explores how events and trends in American history have created and influenced the development of jazz and its evolution within american culture. The development of jazz from its African roots, through the creation of African American musical forms in the nineteenth century, to the present day will be examined. Various styles and personalities in jazz history will be studied.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.SUNYBROOME.EDU

Phone Number:

(607) 778-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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