AAAS 335 · also CULANTH 335, ENGLISH 381, HISTORY 335, MUSIC 335, VMS 337
The History of Hip-Hop
Patrick DouthitNotable faculty
The record producer 9th Wonder, CEO of Jamla Records. Source
Why it's on my list
Taught by the producer 9th Wonder. Cross-listed in five departments.
My note, not Duke's.
Description from DukeHub
What began as a localized activity designed to provide a safe haven for Black and Latino youth in New York City, has become a global brand that has had a documented impact on the cultural, political and economic realities of youth throughout the globe. This course will examine the organic social and cultural foundations of hip-hop, as well as the key aesthetic innovators/innovations, and the debates that have arisen over hip-hop's increased influence.
Skills
No skill passed the confidence bar. Weak matches go to review instead of this page: an AI pass that has to quote the description, then a person.
AI-resilient: 1 of 5
- No: Physical, lab or field work
- No: Live work with people
- Yes: Judgment someone is accountable for · "justice"
- No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
- No: Small, in-person format
The checks lean on Microsoft Research, Working with AI (2025), which found generative AI applies least to physical work and hands-on work with people. A signal, not a promise. How the score works
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