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Topics in Jazz Studies

Key information

  • Module code:

    6AAMS377

  • Level:

    6

  • Semester:

      Autumn

  • Credit value:

    15

Module description

This module explores a selected topic in jazz studies, examining major theme(s), scene(s), artist(s), group(s), recording(s) and performance(s), and investigating their relationship to broader social, theoretical and aesthetic issues.

 

Assessment details

  • 1000 word essay or equivalent (25%)
  • 3000 word essay or equivalent (75%)

Educational aims & objectives

To provide a sophisticated understanding of major aesthetic, historical and theoretical issues in jazz and jazz studies, examining the music's complex relations to its historical, geographical and cultural contexts.

 

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students will be able to demonstrate intellectual, transferable and practical skills appropriate to a Level 6 module and in particular will be able to demonstrate:

  • A sophisticated, detailed understanding of an important aspect of jazz from an historical or contemporary perspective
  • A critical understanding of and ability to evaluate the ways in which jazz is embedded in contemporary political, social and artistic life
  • The ability to conduct independent research on jazz.

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