Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy has captivated the nation with its ‘asli hip-hop’ and courageous underdog storyline. Apart from the stupendous performance by the lead actors, it is its 18-song album — joint efforts of 54 amazingly talented people including rappers, DJs and beatboxers — that ultimately nailed the chartbusters. No wonder, it is ruling the box office. But there have been significant effects as well. The release of the film has encouraged many brilliant street artists to voice out their talents. Now, in a bid to encourage the gully boys, Mumbai University is launching a three-month certificate course—Introduction to Hip Hop Studies. RRB Group D Exam 2018 Result: Eligibility & Qualifying Criteria for Next Stage PET. 

Yes, it is officially happening. The Hip Hop course which was earlier planned for the academic year 2018-19, has been reportedly approved by an expert panel. The course, an idea initiated by Dr Sanjay Ranade, head of the department of communication and journalism at MU, the course received a final not recently. According to Hindustan Times, Yatindra Ingle, assistant professor at MU, who is also a rapper will be the coordinator for the course. Ingle was quoted as saying, “A committee was put together to make sure a subject like Hip-Hop can be taught. The approval has come through and we are hoping to attract many students.”  Jammu Division Summer Zone Revises Class 12 English Examination Date Again. 

“The course will take students back to the days when Hip-Hop was first introduced in the streets of the US as a platform to speak out against oppression, violence, identity, culture and power,” Ingle further added.

Introduction to Hip Hop Studies: Eligibility Criteria

Students who have surpassed class 12 board examination are eligible to apply. Also, the course is said to be quite affordable as candidates will have to pay Rs. 5,000 for the curriculum. Artistes from the field will guide the students to understand the concept during their weekend classes. Besides, the students will also have to submit a thesis on selected topics related to the art form and participate in a written exam to pass the course.

The introduction to this course has received mixed reactions. But if everything goes well, Introduction to Hip Hop Studies is expected to draw many talented artists giving them a platform to learn and explore the genre. So, if you have got it, look no further and head to Mumbai University as your time is here now!

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