1st Edition
Lyricism as Educational Transformation The Writing Identity of a Hip Hop Lyricist and Educator
By Lamont Pretrell Muhammad
Copyright 2026
226 Pages
10 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
226 Pages
10 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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This volume explores the pedagogical and transformative potential of writing lyrics. Based on an autoethnographic study and inspired by Ivanič’s notion of writer identity, it explores how writing can nurture different aspects of students’ identity, allowing them to connect with and engage in their social and community background. Through an analysis of the author’s lived... Read more
Introduction 1. The Lyricism of Life 2. Hip Hop Literacy and Me 3. The Body of Literature, My Autoethnographic Research Design, and Theoretical and Conceptual Framework Roadmap of Chapters 4 through 9 4. Positive Relationships 5. Self-Actualization 6. Self-Expression 7. Influential Domains 8. Skill Acquisition and Development 9. Knowledge and Awareness 10. Personal Growth and Development 11. Mental Health/Well-Being 12. Discussion, Implications, and Conclusions
Biography
Lamont Pretrell Muhammad is Dean of Culture at the Academy for Integrated Arts, Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
