Hip-Hop Nation

This course explores the historical context and development of hip hop culture. The class will examine hip hop in all its forms-deejaying, mixing, graffiti, and b-boying-and how hip hop has transformed African American culture. The course will also consider the politics of hip hop. Important note: This is an honors course and will require a significant amount of reading, writing, critical thinking, and research. Students will be expected to master the readings BEFORE coming to class and work independently on a number of projects.