1) The lectures are paired with recordings of music. Thinking about jazz, which lecture and recorded example(s) helped you to understand some idea about identity or ideology the most? Explain. Be specific in identifying what you are discussing. For example, with regard to identity, you could discuss urban versus rural lifestyles, class, race, clothing, use of language, or community identity. With regard to ideology, you could discuss values, religious beliefs, social attitudes, political ideas, and so on.
2) Choosing from a lecture and recorded example(s), which purely musical aspect of jazz interested you the most? Explain.
3) Thinking about jazz, which ideas from the lectures and written materials and recorded example(s) could be connected to hip hop OR country music? Explain. Think about parallels. Be specific in identifying what you are discussing.
As you consider what to write about, remember that one reoccurring theme in this class is power.
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