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MUSC 3421 Hip-Hop Music: History, Origins, Evolution, and Influence 3.0 Credits

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of Hip-Hop music. Students examine the genre’s development from its roots in 1970s urban communities to its rise as a major force in global popular culture. Through historical study, media analysis, and musical critique, the course investigates the key artists, technological advances, and social conditions that shaped Hip-Hop’s sound and message. Emphasis is placed on understanding Hip-Hop both as a musical form and as a reflection of broader social, political, and cultural movements.

College/Department: Antoinette Westphal COMAD/Performing Arts
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit

Minor in Music Studies

https://catalog.drexel.edu/undergraduate/media-arts-design/minor-music-studies/
The Music Studies minor offers a flexible curriculum focused on music as a form of cultural expression. Students choose courses from two broad categories: practice/making and history/culture. This minor provides students with the opportunity to pursue their musical interests and develop skills in critical thinking and cross-cultural communication. These skills are relevant to any career objective and complement the knowledge gained in a student’s major.

Minor in Music Studies

https://catalog.drexel.edu/2027-2028/undergraduate/media-arts-design/minor-music-studies/

Preliminary 2027-2028

The Music Studies minor offers a flexible curriculum focused on music as a form of cultural expression. Students choose courses from two broad categories: practice/making and history/culture. This minor provides students with the opportunity to pursue their musical interests and develop skills in critical thinking and cross-cultural communication. These skills are relevant to any career objective and complement the knowledge gained in a student’s major.

Minor in Music Performance

https://catalog.drexel.edu/undergraduate/media-arts-design/minor-music-performance/
The Music Performance minor is designed for students whose primary musical study at Drexel involves performing in music ensembles. Most credits are earned through participation in ensembles, which may be repeated for credit. Additionally, students complete 2–4 credits from practice/making courses and 3 credits in history/culture. Performance teaches valuable skills such as collaboration, cross-cultural communication, team building, and the understanding that individual abilities contribute to a greater whole. Other required courses promote critical thinking and cultural understanding. These skills complement any student’s major and career aspirations.

Minor in Music Performance

https://catalog.drexel.edu/2027-2028/undergraduate/media-arts-design/minor-music-performance/

Preliminary 2027-2028

The Music Performance minor is designed for students whose primary musical study at Drexel involves performing in music ensembles. Most credits are earned through participation in ensembles, which may be repeated for credit. Additionally, students complete 2–4 credits from practice/making courses and 3 credits in history/culture. Performance teaches valuable skills such as collaboration, cross-cultural communication, team building, and the understanding that individual abilities contribute to a greater whole. Other required courses promote critical thinking and cultural understanding. These skills complement any student’s major and career aspirations.