Hip Hop Studies

MUS4075

Hip-hop culture is the focus of this course, from its precursors in African-American musical to its inception in the Bronx in the 1970s to the global force it has become today. Hip-hop education is rooted in identifying and building upon the intellectual abilities exemplified within Hip-Hop music and pedagogy. Students will study hiphop history through lecture, reading, class discussion, in-class demonstrations, and extensive listening. Students will look critically upon the ability to perform this music through a combination of the four elements of hip hop culture: emcee techniques, beat production, dance and graffiti. One performance outside of school will also be expected as part of the course requirements.

• Recommended Grades: 11-12
• Course Number: MUS4075
• Credits: 1/2 credit
• Note: Elective