ENGL 234 - Hip Hop Literature: A Poetry Class

    Recent Professors
    Veracruz Pedroza Sanchez, Gibran Guido, Parvati Ryan, Manuel Lopez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    34–38 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ENGL 234
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course is an introduction to Hip Hop literature/poetry. Emphasis is placed on key figures, poets, and other artists who have profoundly contributed to the genre and its different styles and forms. The course explores Hip Hop poetry's connections to other prominent forms of literature and literary theories. This course is designed for English majors and anyone interested in Hip Hop literature.