MUSC 113 - Introduction to Hip Hop

5 Credits

A history of the development of hip hop, examining musical, historical, sociological and economic perspectives.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Fall Day

Spring Day

Designed to Serve Students transferring to baccalaureate institutions and/or needing Humanities Area II distribution credits.
Active Date 2012-05-02

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 38
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Humanities Area II

Course Outline
I. Musical precursors to hip hop II. 1960s-1970s New York and the conditions that led to hip hop III. Early pioneers IV. Four elements of hip hop A. MCing B. DJing C. Breakdancing D. Graffiti V. Examination of major figures and subgenres VI. Intersections with other musics VII. Considerations of race, gender, class, etc.

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate reasonable basic listening skills and an understanding of the elements of hip hop

Recognize the diverse multicultural influences in hip hop.

Demonstrate an awareness of the historical, sociological, economic, and technological dimensions of hip hop and its place in contemporary discourse.

Identify and describe the four elements of hip hop and how they intersect.