American Studies Courses
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Academic Year 2025-2026
American Studies Courses
AMST 3568
3568. Hip Hop, Politics and Youth Culture in America
Also offered as: HIST 3568, AFRA 3568, MUSI 3568
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
History of hip-hop, its musical antecedents and its role in popular culture. Race, class, and gender are examined as well as hip-hop's role in popular political discourse.