Music and Culture of Hip-Hop - Honors

Catalog description

Introduction to the ideological, social, historical and cultural influences on hip hop in African and African American history. Course addresses controversies surrounding rap music including violence, sexism, and racial stereotyping. Topics include early success of hip hop, its spread to mainstream culture, growth of "gangsta rap," and the commercial success of rap. An honors course designed to provide an enriched experience. Students may not receive credit for both MUS 103 and MUS 103H .