ETHN 60 - The History of Hip Hop

Institution:

Santa Clara University

Subject:

Ethnic Studies

Description:

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 musics 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.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.scu.edu

Phone Number:

(408) 554-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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