PHIL.2330 Philosophy of Popular Culture (Formerly 45.385 and PHIL.3850)

Id: 038726 Credits: 3-3

Description

This course analyzes those forms of art/entertainment commonly referred to under the umbrella term "popular culture" through a variety of philosophical lenses. After seeking to establish a categorization of "popular culture," students will examine the mediums of music, film, television, advertisements and sports. Throughout the course, students will read/listen/watch various examples of the mediums listed above and attempt to answer various questions about them such as: what societal values make these examples popular at a current moment? What cultural assumptions do these examples reflect? What is the artistic/aesthetic merit of these examples?

Prerequisites

ENGL.1010 College Writing I.

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