Description: Seminar, three hours. Requisite: course M119. Designed for juniors/seniors conducting research on hip-hop in preparation for capstone projects such as honors or senior thesis. In-depth examination of intellectual history of rap music/hip-hop studies scholarship. Examination of readings related to intellectual history of rap music scholarship and allied traditions (including breakdance and graffiti). Exploration of broad range of research methods and archival/library centers specific to hip-hop studies. Concurrently scheduled with course C220. Letter grading.

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