NCLC 244 - Beats,Rhyme,and Culture

Institution:

George Mason University

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Description:

Credits: 4 Examines the history of hip-hop and the effect it has had on our society. The primary focus is to consider hip-hop as a medium of communication that impacts, represents, and misrepresents the life experiences of youth in the United States. Students are exposed to historical, socioeconomic, and musical/aesthetic contexts of this genre through in-class activities and by attending related cultural events. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 1

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmu.edu

Phone Number:

(703) 993-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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