Levin says that the goal of the course is to give people an appreciation for the unique nature of jazz music.
"The sense of the brashness created the sense of excitement," Levin says. "The astonishing virtuosity that the musicians brought to what they did is amazing. The point is to give people a sense of what these elements are. There were really marvelous musicians in this era."
Levin, who has in past years taught the course "Chamber Music," says that the course will begin in Sanders Theatre and may change locations depending on enrollment, which he anticipates will be high.
And as for swing dancing, Levin says that he has not ruled out the possibility of just such an activity to spice up the course. Lectures will also include listening and watching movies.
Our Bodies, Our Selves
"The course focuses on differences in sex, sex roles and reproduction," says assistant professor of anthropology Cheryl D. Knott. "But we also talk about men's sex roles."
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