For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
- Demonstrate historical literacy.
- Trace the evolution of the Blues, Dixieland, and the Swing eras.
- Trace the evolution of the Bebop, Cool, Fusion, Free Form, and the Modern Jazz eras.
- Trace the evolution of the Rock N' Roll era.
- By the end of the semester, the students will have an opportunity to sharpen their written expression by submitting one abstract on appropriate library material from an approved reading list.
- Rationale for the study of jazz and rock history.
- Blues
- Dixieland
- Swing
- Bebop
- Cool
- Fusion
- Free form
- Modern jazz
- Rock N Roll
- Lecture
- Demonstration
- Videos
- Recordings
- Text
- Text
- Recordings
- Handouts
- Videos
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- Students will be required to read the textbook as well as other assigned reading.
- Their comprehension, critical analysis, and ability to apply their new found knowledge will be assessed by classroom discussion, as well as the completion of essay and objective tests.
- Students will be required to engage in classroom discussion, and write one abstract.
- Student communication skills will be evaluated through the use of one oral presentation.
- The critical thought outcome will be measured by classroom discussion, the abstract, collaborative exercises, and essay tests that are designed to stimulate students to engage in factual, insightful, rational, and evaluative analysis.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.