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Hip-Hop/Rap Music Appreciation

African & African American Studies Program A&S - Arts and Sciences

Subject

AAAS

Catalog Number

145

Title

Hip-Hop/Rap Music Appreciation

Course Description

This course explores the development of Hip-Hop and Rap music from an inner-city expression of music into a worldwide social and cultural movement. Rap, considered popular music at the beginning of the 21st century, has a huge influence on mainstream culture. Students will have a unique opportunity to develop and/or enhance their knowledge and comprehension of this popular and influential genre.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Typically Offered

Fall and/or Spring

Consent (Permission Number)

No Special Consent Required

Min Units

1

Max Units

1

Lecture

Crosslisted Courses

General Education Curriculum Codes

HI - (HI) Humanistic Inquiry: A&S Curriculum, ALP - (ALP) Arts, Literature & Performance