Spring 2013 : Undergraduate , College of Arts and Sciences
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Subject
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Ethnic Studies |
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Course
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ETHN 132 |
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Title
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The History of Hip Hop |
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Units (min/max)
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5.00/5.00 |
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Description
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As Chuck D of Public Enemy once said: "rap both dictates and reflects." This course will examine the historical contexts and diasporic flows that have shaped (and been shaped by) one the most important cultural forms on the planet. We will examine the multicultural roots/routes of rap and hip hop from its West African bardic traditions to Caribbean and African American oral traditions; study the development of rap as a musical genre extending from soul, funk, and disco styles; analyze the musical and verbal traits of rap music as exemplary of an urban street/hip hop aesthetic; discuss its influence on musical technology (i.e. sampling) and cultural influences in the mainstream; investigate concepts of authenticity as well as philosophical and political ideologies; review controversies and debates concerning rap music's articulations of race, gender, and sexuality; and examine the global impact of hip hop culture. Musical examples and video documentaries will be used in conjunction with class lectures, discussion, and presentations by guest artists. Cross-listed with MUSC 132.
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Instructor(s) |
Meeting Days |
Meeting Times |
Location |
Avail |
| Spring 2013 |
88723 |
Zanfagna,Christina M
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TR
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01:45 PM-03:30 PM
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MDF 119
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11
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