MUS 145Hip Hop Music Appreciation

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Prerequisite: Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Writing: Grade of C or better in ENG 098 or LTC 099 or satisfaction of other placement criteria. ^ An introduction to hip hop music, this course covers the genesis of hip hop, from its underground, Reggae roots in 1960s New York through commercialization in the early 2000s. Focusing on the cultural influences and impacts of the genre, the course examines the artistic, commercial, and legal aspects of hip hop. IAI Code: F1913 Proficiency Credit: Not Available Pass/No Credit: Not Available