It’s worth noting that each of us brings our own conscious and unconscious assumptions into any given situation.

In an essay of about 600 words, address the following:

It’s worth noting that each of us brings our own conscious and unconscious assumptions into any given situation. This “classroom” experience is an especially relevant situation in that regard.


How has your study of jazz and the African American experience reinforced or challenged those assumptions of yours of which you were already aware?

How has your study of jazz and the African American experience brought to the surface–brought to light–any unconscious assumptions you may have brought with you into the classroom?

How do you feel about your study of jazz and the African American experience? How have your views about jazz been affected? How have your views about African American literature and African American experience been affected?

How do you view the intersections of jazz and African American experience? Drawing upon selected course materials, identify and articulate relationships and connections that you see between African American writings and the music and life experiences of African American jazz artists.

Describe the meaning and significance you have found in your study.