ETHNC 3350 - Hip-Hop & Social Justice Education

This course seeks to examine hip hop as an artistic and sociological phenomenon with emphasis on its historical, social, and political contexts. More importantly the aim of this class situates and makes the case for the utility of hip hop in social justice education. It begins by asking what is Social Justice and what is hip hop? In reconstructing the growth and key moments of this life form, we will examine the myriad dimensions of this culture, through its music, lyrics, spoken word poetry, music videos, dance styles, films, and political managers.