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ETHN 179. Discover Jazz (4 units)

Link to catalog page: https://catalog.ucsd.edu/courses/ETHN.html#ethn179

Description

(Cross-listed with MUS 127.) Offers an introduction to jazz, including important performers and their associated styles and techniques. Explores the often-provocative role jazz has played in American and global society, the diverse perceptions and arguments that have surrounded its production and reception, and how these have been inflected by issues of race, class, gender, and sexuality. Specific topics vary from year to year. May be taken for credit two times. Students may receive a combined total of eight units for MUS 127 and ETHN 179.

Prerequisite courses

ETHN 179 has no prerequisite courses.

Successor courses

ETHN 179 is a prerequisite of the following 1 courses: