A study of the development of jazz styles including listening skills and historical perspectives. Because the major innovations and stylistic interpretations of jazz are a result of African Americans, the course includes a study of how their culture influenced the development of jazz. Survey of basic social research methods and studies focusing on the Black community. Class conducts research on Black community of Toledo. Offered as companion to AFST 2400.
Topics change each year.
Course can be taken twice. AFST 1100 or 6 hours of any social science. Offered as companion to AFST 2300. Topics change each year. The course can be taken twice.