Recent SemestersFall 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class Size34–38 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2DescriptionThis 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. 