The course AASP498E encourages students to critically explore Hip Hop Culture. This course utilizes Hip Hop Culture as a point of departure to examine and dissect various social, historical, and geopolitical issues that impact people of color around the world. The course is taught from a social-justice-oriented approach that challenges students to be solutions-oriented and to step outside of their comfort zones. AASP498E is riddled with Hip Hop History, Black history, social justice issues, media literacy, and critical thought.
This online based course will be taught from May 28, 2024 – July 5, 2024.
Professor Solomon Comissiong is a renowned Hip Hop historian, author, independent journalist, social activist, and scholar.
