Designed to introduce students to the history and contemporary influence of hip hop, including rap music, break dancing, graffiti, Bboying, djing, fashion, global marketing, etc. Traces the history of hip hop from its early emergence in the Bronx in the 1970s to its emergence as the global soundtrack of the 21st century. Students will also study the particular urban geographies of hip hop culture and its critique of social, political, and economic conditions of Black life.

No Prerequisites

4

Units

Letter

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
BURNETT M D
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