HIP-HOP CULTURE COURSE:

In the mid 1970’s, hip hop, specifically rap music, emerged in the Bronx, NY and has evolved into a billion dollar international industry. The primary focus of this course is to examine the four elements (emceeing, djing, graffiti writing, break-dancing) of hip-hop from a cultural prospective and explore the impact of this global phenomenon.  The course will utilize a variety of mediums for analysis including rap songs, music videos, lyrics, film and various written works about hip hop culture. Contemporary issues in hip hop will be also be explored.