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 2023 - This class was a good easy GE. There was little to no homework except for weekly readings that you weren't tested on. I would recommend doing the readings though, because you had to write 3 short essays for the midterms and finals, and you had to use the class readings as sources. Those will be a lot easier for you if you do the readings ahead of time so you don't have to worry about them during finals/midterms. The tests were fairly easy, just review from the slideshow, but the final was a lot harder than the midterm. The materiel was pretty interesting, and I enjoyed his classes, but the lectures are two hours long which is honestly too much time. The main workload was a final project of your own choosing, but as long as you don't procrastinate on it, it shouldn't be too bad. I enjoyed this class quite a bit, but even if jazz isn't your cup of tea it is still a good easy GE
Fall 2023 - This class was a good easy GE. There was little to no homework except for weekly readings that you weren't tested on. I would recommend doing the readings though, because you had to write 3 short essays for the midterms and finals, and you had to use the class readings as sources. Those will be a lot easier for you if you do the readings ahead of time so you don't have to worry about them during finals/midterms. The tests were fairly easy, just review from the slideshow, but the final was a lot harder than the midterm. The materiel was pretty interesting, and I enjoyed his classes, but the lectures are two hours long which is honestly too much time. The main workload was a final project of your own choosing, but as long as you don't procrastinate on it, it shouldn't be too bad. I enjoyed this class quite a bit, but even if jazz isn't your cup of tea it is still a good easy GE
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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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