Readings in Popular Culture

3 credits

This advanced course offers an overview of key theoretical approaches to popular culture, ranging from the Frankfurt School to postmodernism. Students will learn to use these approaches in critical analysis of cultural practices pertaining to the popular. Close attention will be paid to the ways in which popular culture is mobilized to promote particular values and ideologies, as well as to “resist” power. ***Prerequisite: Completion of 30 credit hours including at least 3 credit hours in ANTH, or permission of the Department Head.****