| Fall Term 2026 TOP: HIP HOP REVOLUTION - 5215 - HIST 266 |
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Catalog Description : The specific topic investigated changes each year. Student responsibilities may include engagement with secondary historical writings, primary source evaluation, research and essay writing. TOPICS FOR Fall 2026: Hop Hop Revolution, 1973- PREREQUISITES: None This course examines hip-hop from its Bronx origins in 1973, its “Golden Era,” its subgenres like “conscious” and “gangsta” rap, graffiti art, and the movement of sound and culture from New York City to the world, and back again. To appreciate this complex art form and its diverse roots, students analyze hip-hop through close listening exercises, film, and readings. (N/A) Attributes: GER Humanities Div, GER Dimens Diversity, GER Writing Intensive, 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
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