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Course Description

  The course revolves around the theoretical framework that purports hip-hop is a microcosm of a larger cultural, economic, historical, political, spiritual struggle of African Americans in their quest for developing an identity in American society, and now other cultures across the world who have subsequently become impacted by that expression. Further, Hip-Hop and Black Culture will provide an overview of the art-form through the lenses of several critical themes, including: The Intersection of Hip-Hop and African Cultural Retention in the American Context; The Evolution of African American Music and the Birth of Hip-Hop; Historiography and Early Hip-Hop History; The Commercialization of Hip-Hop and the Death of Old School Hip-Hop; Materialism and the Political Economy of Hip-Hop; The Birth, Evolution and Commercialization of Gangsterism in Hip-Hop; The Intersection of Hip-Hop and Black Religion/Spirituality; and Hip-Hop; and the Role and Portrayal of African American Women.  This course aims to foster an environment of critical thinking, while also compelling its students to think, write, and discuss the origins, themes, and direction of hip-hop in the context of African American life, history, and culture.

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Section Title
Hip Hop and Black Culture
Type
Discussion
Days
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Time
4:00PM to 5:30PM
Dates
Jan 30, 2024 to Feb 27, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
7.5
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $40.00
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Section Notes

The course revolves around the theoretical framework that purports hip-hop is a microcosm of a larger cultural, economic, historical, political, and spiritual struggle of African Americans in their quest for developing an identity in American society, and now other cultures across the world who have subsequently become impacted by that expression. Further, Hip-Hop and Black Culture will provide an overview of the art-form through the lenses of several critical themes, including: The Intersection of Hip-Hop and African Cultural Retention in the American Context; The Evolution of African American Music and the Birth of Hip-Hop; Historiography and Early Hip-Hop History; The Commercialization of Hip-Hop and the Death of Old School Hip-Hop; Materialism and the Political Economy of Hip-Hop; The Birth, Evolution and Commercialization of Gangsterism in Hip-Hop; The Intersection of Hip-Hop and Black Religion/Spirituality; and Hip-Hop; and the Role and Portrayal of African American Women.  This course aims to foster an environment of critical thinking, while also compelling its students to think, write, and discuss the origins, themes, and direction of hip-hop in the context of African American life, history, and culture.

Instructor: Timothy N. Welbeck, Esq. is the Director for the Center of Anti-Racism in addition to being an Assistant Professor of Instruction at Temple University. A Civil Rights Attorney by training, Timothy is a scholar of law, race, and cultural studies whose work has allowed him to contribute to various media outlets, such as the CNN, CBS, BBC Radio 4, The Washington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, NPR, The Huffington Post, WHYY, REVOLT TV, etc. Timothy lives in the Philadelphia area with his wife and three children.