Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024Class Size24–45 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteIt is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1DescriptionThis course is designed for students who seek to expand their knowledge of hip hop music through the exploration of its cultural, musical, and technological influences. The course includes a comprehensive survey of styles beginning with old-school hip hop, through its golden age, to its present-day status as the most popular genre of music in the United States. The course also covers sampling, licensing, and copyright law, which are all integral parts of the music business. Additionally, the course delves into technology-centered topics such as turntablist beat matching and scratching, digital samplers, digital workstations, Auto-Tune, and beyond.Usually HeldMon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 9:00am–11:25am 