An introduction to the critical study of popular culture, considering definitions of "the popular" and how popular movements, genres, and subcultures emerge and develop. Popular culture theories and their applications will be covered; a variety of cultural texts will be analyzed.
Credit Weight:
0.5
Cross-List(s):
Media, Film, and Communications 1117
Offering:
3-0; or 3-0
Notes:
Students who have previous credit in English 2902 may not take English 1117 for credit.
Course Classifications:
Type A: Humanities