SOC 210 - Pop Culture

5 CR

What makes culture “popular”? What can we learn about our society by studying popular culture? How does popular culture impact our identities? Discover the dynamic role popular culture plays in society and its impact on our everyday lives. Themes may include advertising, consumerism, music, gaming, fashion, memes, movies and shows, and social media.

Course Outcomes

Critically “read” popular culture items from a sociological perspective.
Describe how the intersections of race, class, and gender are represented and maintained in popular culture texts.
Discuss popular culture through a historically global lens.

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

GenEd Outcomes: Connections

Cultural Diversity

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