Seminar, three hours. Preparation: ongoing work or preparatory research in rap music/hip-hop studies. Designed for graduate students conducting research on hip-hop in preparation for comprehensive examination preparation, and graduate research projects including master's thesis and dissertation. 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 C120. Letter grading.