MUHL 2616 - Survey of Jazz
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42859,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
David Kana
Email: djkana@ysu.edu
Course Description
2616. Survey of Jazz. A historical survey of the origins, influences, and stylistic features of jazz from its beginnings to the present, with emphasis on performers, compositions, and innovations. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| no readings |
There is no required text for this course. All materials, including audio files and video files, will be made available to you through Blackboard.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Introduction to Jazz | Material as assigned on Blackboard |
| 8/31 | How to Listen to Jazz | Material as assigned on Blackboard |
| 9/7 | Origins of Jazz | Material as assigned on Blackboard |
| 9/14 | Test Week | Tests due on Friday at 8:00 |
| 9/21 | Early Jazz (1917-1930) | Material as assigned on Blackboard |
| 9/28 | The Swing Era (1930-1945) | Material as assigned on Blackboard |
| 10/5 | Test Week | Tests due on Friday at 8:00 |
| 10/12 | Bebop (Modern Jazz) | Material as assigned on Blackboard |
| 10/19 | Cool Jazz | Material as assigned on Blackboard |
| 10/26 | Hard Bop | Assignment due |
| 11/2 | Free Jazz | Material as assigned on Blackboard |
| 11/9 | Test Week | Tests are due on Friday at 8:00 |
| 11/16 | Jazz-Rock Fusion | Material as assigned on Blackboard |
| 11/23 | Contemporary Jazz (1985 - Present) | Material as assigned on Blackboard |
| 11/30 | Final Project | Due on Friday at 8:00 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.