Examines the aesthetic and political evolution of hip-hop culture and its relationship to contemporary social issues.
The course requires extensive reading, which forms the basis for three major papers that constitute the majority of the grade. While the reading volume is high, reviewers note the material is relevant and the papers are not overly difficult if the readings are completed.
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Alexander Shashko is consistently praised for his passion and deep knowledge of hip-hop culture, making lectures engaging and entertaining. Reviewers highlight his storytelling ability and genuine enthusiasm as key strengths that foster student interest and engagement in the subject matter.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.96 GPA, 98.2% A/AB (n=221 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.93 GPA, 98.1% A/AB (n=211 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.97 GPA, 99.0% A/AB (n=195 letter grades).
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ALEXANDER SHASHKO is recorded teaching in Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 188 / 200 | 17 |
| DIS 301 | Classroom Instruction | 25 / 25 | 0 |
| DIS 302 | Classroom Instruction | 25 / 25 | 4 |
| DIS 303 | Classroom Instruction | 25 / 25 | 3 |
| DIS 304 | Classroom Instruction | 24 / 25 | 3 |
| DIS 305 | Classroom Instruction | 22 / 25 | 3 |
| DIS 306 | Classroom Instruction | 24 / 25 | 3 |
| DIS 307 | Classroom Instruction | 24 / 25 | 1 |
| DIS 308 | Classroom Instruction | 19 / 25 | 0 |
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Alexander Shashko is consistently praised as an incredibly passionate, knowledgeable, and engaging lecturer who makes hip-hop history compelling. Reviewers describe his teaching style as storytelling that keeps students interested and eager to attend class.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.96 GPA, 98.2% A/AB (n=221 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.93 GPA, 98.1% A/AB (n=211 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.97 GPA, 99.0% A/AB (n=195 letter grades).
The course requires extensive reading, which forms the basis for three major papers that constitute the majority of the grade. While the reading volume is high, reviewers note the material is relevant and the papers are not overly difficult if the readings are completed.
Students find the lectures highly entertaining and inspiring, with Shashko’s passion for the subject matter making the content accessible. Reviewers describe the class as easy and engaging, with students looking forward to every session due to the professor's storytelling approach.
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8 earlier forecasts · 0.09 GPA average error.
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Hip-Hop and Contemporary American Society
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