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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
  • 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