Rap and Hip Hop Culture

3 credits · Undergraduate

The history of Hip Hop music and culture from the 1970s to the present, emphasizing the cultural spaces that led to the development of Hip Hop and the many Black experiences and identities that shaped its evolution. Topics include its political and social impact; race, gender and cultural relations; economic and social barriers; and the exploitation of this music and culture for global consumption. FALL, SPRING [3] (CORE C, E)