Study Guide

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 methods and criteria

Participation in the teaching (80%), completion of the assigned tasks, and an exam.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

In-person teaching
Activating writing assignments
Demonstration
Presentations
Teaching discussions
Collaborative learning
Exercises
Summary
Essay
Exam

Further information

Learning Objectives

The student understands the history of African American music. They are familiar with African American styles and explore the key characteristics of different styles by listening to and analyzing music.