MUS 108 - History of Hip Hop Music

    Recent Professors
    Marcus Wilcher, David S. Valcarcel, Sonja M. Arcobello, Jessica Gordon, Leeza Yorke, Robert M. Winokur
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This course presents the development of Hip hop as a musical style and cultural movement. Students will examine key figures in Hip hop, institutions, and social settings through readings, electronic media, videos, and live performance. Students will also investigate how Hip hop culture is not only a source of entertainment, but also a medium that analyzes and/or provides commentary regarding social, economic, political, and cultural issues dealing with identity, cultural genocide, misogyny, racism, classism, materialism, freedom of speech, and sexuality.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:35am–10:50am, Tue Thu 9:35am–10:55am