HUMN 502 (01) - American Popular Culture

American Popular Culture

CPS Online Coll of Professional Studies::Humanities-CPSO
Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 30 
Term:  Summer 2024 - Term 5 (05/28/2024 - 07/19/2024)
CRN:  70664
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
This course examines the origin, nature, and social impact of popular culture in America. Students explore and define what culture is, beginning with the differences between high culture, or the culture of the elite and intelligentsia, and low culture, or the culture of the masses - particularly as these differences in taste, recreation, art, and leisure activities relate to social and economic class, educational level, political power, health, and human development. Subsequently, the focus is primarily on aspects of popular culture. Students acquire and hone the skills of cultural analysis by dissecting both the ephemeral and archetypal facets of an eclectic and wide-ranging sampling of public media, art, music, fads, trends, and entertainment.
Advisor Approval Required. Contact your Academic Advisor for approval and registration.
Equivalent(s):  HUMN 502G
Attributes:  Online (no campus visits), Humanities(Disc), Human Thought & Exp (Gen Ed), EUNH
Instructors:  Craig Nevins

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
5/28/2024 7/19/2024 Hours Arranged ONLINE