Hip-Hop History and Culture Basics (2 Hours)

This course is a special collaboration with Fifth Element Education, a collective of hip-hop artists and educators dedicated to providing workshops and clinics for school districts and universities. Their mission is to inspire, create, and elevate hip-hop culture.

Course Description

Hip-Hop History and Culture Basics is a 2 hour course designed for teachers to learn about the genesis of hip-hop culture, the four undisputed elements of hip-hop, and the early contributors to hip-hop culture. Teachers will learn about the 1970's and 1980's Bronx, see authentic film and listen to music from the early 1980's hip-hop scene, and learn about early sampling and DJ culture.

Course Objectives

During the course, you will:

• Learn how and why hip-hop emerged from the Bronx.
• Learn the four undisputed elements of hip-hop culture.
• Learn about the pioneers of hip-hop culture.

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify rapping, DJ'ing, graf, and breaking from the 1970's and 1980's.
• Teach their students about the cultural importance of hip-hop history and culture.
• Understand creativity and value in early hip-hop culture.

Requirements for Modules

In order to receive a Certificate of Completion and 2 hours for this course, you will need to:

• Complete 4 Learning Modules
• Take 3 multiple choice quizzes (Modules 1, 3, and 4)
• Submit one response based on a prompt (Module 2)