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MUH 242: From Turntables To Tupac: The
American Hip Hop Phenomenon
3 credits
Students will explore the musical and cultural developments associated with Hip-Hop in the United States from the early 1970s to the present. Students will gain knowledge and appreciation of rapidly-evolving musical trends that propelled these genres to international popularity to become an enduring cultural influence. (Distribution Reqs:Arts)
Learning Goals
Goals of the Course: Key learning outcomes of this course include:1. To investigate the musical characteristics, technological developments, and sociopoliticalissues associated with evolution of Hip-Hop.2. To understand the music as both impetus for and function of social awareness regardingissues of urban development, racial inequality, politics, and commercialism.3. To develop a methodology for analyzing the music in a meaningful way.24. To understand the role Hip Hop played in the development of contemporary Americanpopular music.5. To satisfy Distribution Requirement A.
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Sections Offered: Fall 2024 |
| From Turntables To Tupac: The American Hip Hop Phenomenon |
| 0196-242-001 |
S. Litroff |
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Mon/Wed |
4:15 pm - 5:30 pm |
GC - PAC 215 |
3 |
This Course is Filled to Capacity |
Sections Offered: Summer 2024, Summer I |
| From Turntables To Tupac: The American Hip Hop Phenomenon |
| 0196-242-011 |
S. Litroff |
May 29 - Jul 3 |
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Online |
3 |
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Sections Offered: Spring 2024 |
| From Turntables To Tupac: The American Hip Hop Phenomenon |
| 0196-242-001 |
S. Litroff |
|
Mon/Wed |
4:15 pm - 5:30 pm |
GC - PAC 216 |
3 |
This Course is Filled to Capacity |