GNDR 300X - Diversity Thru Hip Hop Lens

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Gender Studies

Description:

Each year Hip Hop is responsible for pumping millions of dollars into the American economy, as a result it has influenced our perceptions of others. This course is designed to help students examine social and cultural Diversity issues through a Hip Hop lens. This course will challenge students to think critically about Diversity and Hip Hop and its place and influence on society. Student will use listening exercises, readings, and conversations to examine how Hip Hop artists create meaning in their works. Drawing on various readings, students will consider the following topics: racism, sexism, able-ism, age-ism, class-ism, and social activism in the United States.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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