Description

(Same as African American Studies M107 and Ethnomusicology M119.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour. Introduction to development of rap music and hip-hop culture, with emphasis on musical and verbal qualities, philosophical and political ideologies, gender representation, and influences on cinema and popular culture. P/NP or letter grading.

Instructional Format

Primary Format

Lecture

Secondary Format

Discussion

Multiple-Listed Courses

AF AMER M107 - Cultural History of Rap
ETHNMUS M119 - Cultural History of Rap

Multiple-listed courses are courses offered jointly by more than one department.

University and College/School Requirements

This course satisfies the following requirements:

Diversity — Arts and Architecture
General Education — Visual & Performance Arts Analysis & Practice (Arts & Humanities)