ETHNMUS CM120

Bibliography and Research Methods in Rap Music/Hip-Hop Studies

Ethnomusicology · 4 units · Undergraduate upper division (100-199)

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(Same as African American Studies CM110.) 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 CM220.

Letter grading.

When it runs

Not on the schedule for any of Fall 2025 through Spring 2027. UCLA publishes only that window, so this does not mean the course is gone — check the official listing.

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Requisites

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Requisite: course M119.

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ETHNMUS M119

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Everything that has to come before this course, not just the courses named in the requisite above.

ETHNMUS CM120

ETHNMUS M119Cultural History of Rap

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