AAST 320 - Studies in Hip-Hop Culture

Institution:

College of Charleston

Subject:

African American Studies

Description:

A variable topic course that explores the history, controversy, content, culture, and legacy of the music known as Hip-Hop. The course covers the foundational principles and evolution of Hip-Hop and its global impact. Students will conduct interpretative analysis of audio and visual texts, while combining scholarship and theory to critically engage subgenres, prominent figures, and debates in Hip-Hop. Topics/readings will vary from year to year and may include a range of global and black transnational perspectives.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cofc.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 953-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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