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May 05, 2024
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SOC 361 - Mass Media and Popular Culture This course examines the role of the mass media in American society and its impact on American culture from a sociological perspective. Some of the questions to be addressed in class include: What is the difference between popular culture and high culture? Why does this distinction matter? How biased is the news and what effect does it have on our perceptions of the world? Why do racial and gender stereotypes on television matter? Is there any value in analyzing reality shows and comic books? Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science.
Prerequisites & Notes Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Social Science. Term Cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Odd Years.
Credits: 3
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