Overview
This unit introduces you to the historical and cultural developments of jazz music, from the slave fields of the Mississippi Delta to jazz-rock fusion of the 1970s. It focuses on prominent musicians, composers and repertoire as well as the major sociological and political events that influenced musical trends in jazz from its origins to the present day.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
For entry into this unit, you must have completed 36 credit points in CG51
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2027
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
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You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Academic Progression Policy and Procedure
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Personal Communication
Inclusion of detailed Listening Guides
In this unit, you’ll have access to a range of extra resources to help you develop a deeper understanding of jazz concepts. Listening guides are provided for each topic, giving you clear support as you explore the music.