Literature And Culture In Context

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This course uses anti-racist feminist perspectives to consider hip hop as an art form and cultural artifact that reflects and shapes social values in the US and globally, particularly with regard to intersections of race, class, gender, and disability/ability. Emphasis is on hip hop’s role in resisting oppression and fostering social and gender justice. Usually taught online. May be taught on ground or as a hybrid course. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ENGL 10800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ENGL 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- OR ENGL 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR HONR 11100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate knowledge of texts that represent national traditions, forms, genres, and/or historical periods. 2. Able to analyze how historical, social, cultural, intellectual, generic, and/or political context influence texts and how they are interpreted. 3. Able to read complex texts carefully, detecting nuances of meaning. 4. Able to construct sustained, coherent arguments. View Class Schedule