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Course Description

Assess popular culture (TV, ads, music, clothing, etc.) and its impact on society using selected cultural and sociological theories. Evaluate the content of popular culture, the cultural representations (of gender, race, sexual orientation, etc.) portrayed, and their effects upon society. Critically examine the media, media concentration, and media bias within democratic societies. Outline the history and development of modern consumer culture and analyse the social impacts of consumer culture, both at the local and global levels. Identify forms of cultural resistance and analyse and evaluate effective strategies of cultural resistance.

Prerequisites

None

Equivalents

None

Course Hours

42

Credit Value

3

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