HUMN 210 — The Language of Hip Hop
(formerly HU 210) Examines the role of language, both verbal and non-verbal, in the aesthetics, intercultural communication, and cultural practices of hip hop through the study of the origins and evolution of the culture, moving on to key topics including authenticity, class, and language ideology. Students will identify current and historical elements of hip hop culture in the US. Through multimedia analysis, critical reading and listening, and student led discussion, students will develop skills necessary to critically analyze and explore the language of hip hop and survey its historical development, political significance, and social influence.