Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

MUS205 Introduction to Jazz History

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Introduces the American art form of jazz music with a focus on cultural contexts, traditions, and musical elements. Traces the cultural and societal impacts and connections of the music. Includes an examination of improvisation and musical practices of the style using musicological techniques. Prerequisite: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes [opens in new window].)

Credits: 4

Class schedule definitions

Cost:

cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees

Books:

$0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)

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Class types:

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• In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
• Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
• Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
• In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
• In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
• Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.