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ETHN 265 –  Evolution of Hip Hop Culture (CRN: 98058) at  Skyline College for Fall 2024

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ETHN 265 Evolution of Hip Hop Culture: A Socio-Economic and Political Perspective

This is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of hip hop culture, emphasizing its roots in African traditions and its development through the African diaspora. It delves into foundational elements and key theoretical frameworks used to study hip hop, examining its various forms of expression, including music, dance, spoken word, and visual art. The course provides a nuanced understanding of hip hop's cultural, social, and political dimensions by tracing its history and analyzing its impact on Black communities in the United States.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
  • Total Student Learning hours/semester: 144-162
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9D3
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area C2; Area D), UC (IGETC Area 4)

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Department: Ethnic Studies

Number of Units: 3


Section
AX - Lecture and/or Discussion
Meeting Date: 08/15-12/05
Meeting Time: 11:10am-12:25pm
Days: T, Th
Building: 01 Room: 1107
Instructor: Arnetta Villela-Smith
Critical Dates for this Course Date
Last day to add class August 27, 2024
Last day to drop with a refund August 27, 2024
Last day to drop without a "W" September 2, 2024
Last day to drop with a "W" November 13, 2024
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option December 5, 2024
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