Hip-Hop

Explores the political and aesthetic foundations of hip-hop. Students trace the musical, corporeal, visual, spoken word, and literary manifestations of hip hop over its 30 year presence in the American cultural imagery. Students also investigate specific black cultural practices that have given rise to its various idioms. Students create material culture related to several thematic sections of the course. Scheduled work in performance studio helps students understand how hip-hop is created and assessed.