AADS 2334 Hip Hop in American Culture

This course is an historical and ethnomusicological review of hip hop. We will examine the roots of hip hop in African expressive culture, the emergence of the hip hop genre in the United States, and hip hop's impact in other places around the globe. The course requires active listening, readings, and use of multimedia.

Course overview

Department: African and African Diaspora Studies
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Periodically in the Spring

Requirements fulfilled

African and African Diaspora Studies: AADS electives numbered 2000 or above (at least six of the eight electives) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Sections

Section 01
Spring 2027 · Instructor not listed · Lyons Hall 409 TuTh 03:00PM-04:15PM · Offered