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Fall 2019
May 09,2025 |
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| SOCI 260 - SOCIOLOGY OF MEDIA AND POP CULTURE |
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This class is an introduction to the study of domestic and international media and popular culture as seen through a sociological lens, with a focus on issues of strucure and agency from a cultural perspective. Utilizing both contemporary and historical examples, the macro-level functioning of media as social institutions, as well as the microlevel interactions of humans with inedia forms and content are highlighted. The role of media in the social construction of identities, such as race, class, gender, sexuality, and disability is a key element. Methodological approaches to systematically studying media and pop culture artifacts will be covered.
0.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture, Lecture/Online, Online Course Sociology Department Course Attributes: Gen Ed 2018, Gen Ed 18-Culture & Creativity, OLD GE TOPICS SOCIAL SCIENCE Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate Prerequisites: FOR SOCI 260 General Requirements: ( Course or Test: SOSC 110 Minimum Grade of D May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: SOCI 101 Minimum Grade of D May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: HNRS 110 Minimum Grade of D May not be taken concurrently. ) and ( Course or Test: ARHT 245 Minimum Grade of D May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: COMM 227 Minimum Grade of D May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: ENST 215 Minimum Grade of D May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: HIST 101 Minimum Grade of D May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: HIST 102 Minimum Grade of D May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: HIST 109 Minimum Grade of D May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: HIST 110 Minimum Grade of D May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: LITR 101 Minimum Grade of D May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: PHIL 143 Minimum Grade of D May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: SOCI 202 Minimum Grade of D May not be taken concurrently. ) |
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