SOC 245 - Rap, Hip Hop, and Society

3 Credit(s)

This course explores the contemporary emergence of rap and hip hop culture. The course engages students in listening to music, viewing DVDs, and reading books and articles related to rap, hip hop, and cultural values. Societal issues of social control and freedom of speech are examined. Students explore these issues with the intent to broaden their sociological imaginations.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 105 or SOC 204