Undergraduate - Statewide

SO311 Popular Culture

This course examines contemporary popular culture and its significance in our lives. Students will study sociological perspectives on music, mass media, and ideology, and the distinctions between cultural forms including food, fashion, reading habits, status symbols, issues with identity, and intersectionality. This course also examines cultural issues surrounding contemporary forms of entertainment with a specific focus on gaming. Prerequisites: SO101 - Introduction to Sociology

Credits

3