AFR 229 - Rap Music and the African-American Poetical Tradition

Institution:

Wellesley College

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Description:

Cudjoe NOT OFFERED IN 2009-10. This course examines the African-American poetical tradition from its roots in African oral literature to its con-temporaneous manifestation in rapping, a showcase for African-American braggadocio, and the art of verbal dexterity and storytelling. The connection of this literary tradition with American cultural values will also be explored. The course will examine the works of Phyllis Wheat-ley, Langston Hughes, James Weldon Johnson, Melvin Tolson, Gwendolyn Brooks, Robert Hayden, Derek Walcott, Gill Scott-Heron, the Last Poets, Nikki Giovanni, Public Enemy, Run-D.M.C., Tupac, and other artists. Prerequisite: None Distribution: Arts, Music, Theatre, Film, Video Semester: N/O Unit: 1.0

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wellesley.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 283-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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