Involves examination, evaluation, performance, and discussion of rap music and its relationship to hop hop culture. Looks at three primary areas: historical periods of rap, aspects of performance practice, and lyrical content related to issues in contemporary society. Students engage in listening exercises, performances and presentations, and discuss the placement of rap in an academic setting. No prior musical knowledge is required.
3 terms
Other grades
University of California, Santa Cruz
MUSC 81A at UCSC: average GPA 3.75 across 844 students. Grade distribution by term. Involves examination, evaluation, performance, and discussion of rap music…
Average GPA: 3.75
Grade distribution records: 844 students across 3 terms.
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 247 | 29.3% |
| A | 367 | 43.5% |
| A- | 72 | 8.5% |
| B+ | 27 | 3.2% |
| B | 37 | 4.4% |
| B- | 11 | 1.3% |
| C+ | 6 | 0.7% |
| C | 8 | 0.9% |
| C- | 2 | 0.2% |
| D+ | 4 | 0.5% |
| D | 1 | 0.1% |
| D- | 1 | 0.1% |
| F | 15 | 1.8% |
| P | 38 | 4.5% |
| NP | 5 | 0.6% |
| W | 3 | 0.4% |
Based on 844 student grade records across 3 terms and 3 professors.
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