MUS 123 - History of Hip Hop Culture

    Recent Professors
    M. Adao, D. Cannon
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    50 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This is a survey course that will examine the origins and rise of Hip-Hop as an artistic form and global cultural phenomenon. It is designed for students who wish to examine and explore Hip-Hop culture, while developing background knowledge of Hip-Hop history from the early 1970?s South Bronx to its national and international role today. The connections between rap music and the other elements of Hip-Hop culture will be explored and students will be challenged to think critically about rap music and its place in society. Controversial subjects such as censorship, racism, sexism, and racial politics in America will be discussed as they relate to the subject matter. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C1, IGETC-3A, Cal-GETC-3A)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:50pm