ETHN 265 - Evolution of Hip Hop Culture: A Socio-Economic And Political Perspective

    Recent Professors
    Ismael R. Lara, Freddie L. Gaines
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    10–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 6 · Cal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 7 · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area F · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    Course traces the evolution of Hip Hop from its African roots through the diaspora as a cultural form of expression by examining music, dancing, spoken word, philosophy, and lifestyles. Also, Hip Hop will be analyzed from a social, economic, and political perspective. It will be explored as a product of the African American struggle as reflected in music, poetry, lyrics, dance, artists, and major issues associated with Hip Hop
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:45am–11:00am, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:25pm, Wed 11:10am–1:40pm, Mon 6:00pm–9:05pm