Power, Rap Music, and Urban America
** available as of 06/15/2026
** available as of 06/15/2026
By focusing on rap music and urban American society since the 1960s, this course delves into the social scientific analysis of race, gender, socioeconomic status, and other identities.
Outcomes: Derive a balance of the (1) concepts, (2) theories, (3) methods, and (4) conclusions of Political Science and Sociological inquiry; gain proficiency in reading, writing, and verbal communication within the disciplinary frameworks of Political Science and Sociology and gain proficiency in combining the frameworks for an interdisciplinary approach; identify, analyze, and question the political and sociological impact of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and gender in urban American society; examine the political and social impact of Hip Hop culture (and rap music) in urban American society and the ethical issues contained; develop the academic skills needed for future social science and behavioral science courses including examining peer-reviewed scholarship, examining multimedia content, and producing technical, social scientific research projects related to political and social questions and problems.
IAI Code: S9902D
Outcomes: Derive a balance of the (1) concepts, (2) theories, (3) methods, and (4) conclusions of Political Science and Sociological inquiry; gain proficiency in reading, writing, and verbal communication within the disciplinary frameworks of Political Science and Sociology and gain proficiency in combining the frameworks for an interdisciplinary approach; identify, analyze, and question the political and sociological impact of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and gender in urban American society; examine the political and social impact of Hip Hop culture (and rap music) in urban American society and the ethical issues contained; develop the academic skills needed for future social science and behavioral science courses including examining peer-reviewed scholarship, examining multimedia content, and producing technical, social scientific research projects related to political and social questions and problems.
IAI Code: S9902D