History of Pop and Jazz MusicLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: 2X00GX77
Credits
3 op
Objectives
Knowledge of African American music history and different styles. Getting to know the key features of different styles by listening and analyzing music.
Content
• the birth stages of African-American music – similarities and differences between different styles
• jazz music, different styles from New Orleans onwards
• blues, rhythm and blues and their influence on rock
• rock in different decades
• gospel, soul and funk
• Latin American music
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
Successful completion in the listening exam.
Further information
Participation 80 %
Enrolment period
09.06.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
10.09.2025 - 04.03.2026
Credits
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Music
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
6 - 10
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Culture and Arts, Music
Teachers
- Kalle Elkomaa
Person in charge
Matti Ruippo
Groups
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25MUPEMT
Objectives (course unit)
Knowledge of African American music history and different styles. Getting to know the key features of different styles by listening and analyzing music.
Content (course unit)
• the birth stages of African-American music – similarities and differences between different styles
• jazz music, different styles from New Orleans onwards
• blues, rhythm and blues and their influence on rock
• rock in different decades
• gospel, soul and funk
• Latin American music
Further information (course unit)
Participation 80 %
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Successful completion in the listening exam.
Assessment scale
0-5