Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Thanks!


Dear Class of THR 380 Fall 2010-
Thanks so much for an amazing semester. I learned so much from each and every one of you. Please feel free to email me and update me about your work and future plans as you continue your journeys here at KU and move forward to new beginnings. If you have a vision for your life, make it happen. Don't wait. Your experience here at KU is one part of a larger journey. You can do anything that you believe you can do. Your presentations were an amazing example of what types of things are possible when you just step out and think, imagine and do it.
All my best to you- Dr. NHP

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Week 15- Got Next? The Future of Hip-hop


From the works of beatbox flautist Greg Patillo to the innovative remixed dance style of the French performance troupe Big City Brains we can see that Hip-hop is not dead. So what does the future of Hip-hop look like? Hip-hop's impact on global popular culture is undeniable. From inspiring social change to re-inscribing negative image of women in the media, Hip-hop reveals the good, the bad and the ugly of all of aspects of society. Where do you think Hip-hop will be in the next 10 years? In your freestyle blog this, reflect on your relationship to Hip-hop and its impact on the world. What does the future hold? You can respond in any way you like narratives, images, sound, etc.