ETHNMUS M50A
Jazz in American Culture: Late 19th Century through 1940s
Description: (Same as Global Jazz Studies M50A.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour. Course M50A is not requisite to M50B. Survey of development of jazz in American culture. Discussion of different compositional/performance techniques and approaches that distinguish different sub-styles of jazz from one another, as well as key historical figures that shaped development of jazz from its early years through modern jazz. Important historical social issues (segregation, Depression, World War II, Civil Rights Movement) that intersect with history of U.S. and jazz music. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
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Fall 2024 - I took this class not only because I am interested in jazz but also because it is a rather easy GE. There is a midterm and a final, both online, and a final project as well. Weekly assignments are easy and just go over the reading (which isn't tested over). The final project was very enjoyable for me, as I did it over something I am passionate about - this class really isn't hard, just know that it isn't over the actual music but rather the genre's history. There are lots of extra credit opportunities as well. One complaint I have is that the rubric for the short-answer final writing was changed last minute and I had to re-submit my 10+ pages of writing close to the deadline because of a typological error in the rubric. Overall, Marc is a great professor and I do recommend the class.
Fall 2024 - I took this class not only because I am interested in jazz but also because it is a rather easy GE. There is a midterm and a final, both online, and a final project as well. Weekly assignments are easy and just go over the reading (which isn't tested over). The final project was very enjoyable for me, as I did it over something I am passionate about - this class really isn't hard, just know that it isn't over the actual music but rather the genre's history. There are lots of extra credit opportunities as well. One complaint I have is that the rubric for the short-answer final writing was changed last minute and I had to re-submit my 10+ pages of writing close to the deadline because of a typological error in the rubric. Overall, Marc is a great professor and I do recommend the class.
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Fall 2021 - This is definitely an ESAY A GE, and it is the EASIEST CLASS I've ever taken at UCLA. Let me put it in this way: I only went to the lecture ONCE this quarter, and I literally didn't study for this class throughout the entire quarter, and I end up with an A+. You can find answers very easily for the quizzes and the exams. You DONT NEED TO STUDY FOR THIS CLASS, literally! The only time-consuming thing is the paper, but should take you less than three nights. Overall, this class is a guaranteed A class and you dont need to spend a single minute on the material. Easiest class ever, and absolutely worthy to take!
Fall 2021 - This is definitely an ESAY A GE, and it is the EASIEST CLASS I've ever taken at UCLA. Let me put it in this way: I only went to the lecture ONCE this quarter, and I literally didn't study for this class throughout the entire quarter, and I end up with an A+. You can find answers very easily for the quizzes and the exams. You DONT NEED TO STUDY FOR THIS CLASS, literally! The only time-consuming thing is the paper, but should take you less than three nights. Overall, this class is a guaranteed A class and you dont need to spend a single minute on the material. Easiest class ever, and absolutely worthy to take!
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