From the X Men to Mad Men, from Facebook to the Social Network, from Elvis Presley and Little Richard to Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga, from Mary Tyler Moore to the Kardashians. Popular culture is often dismissed as low brow and lacking any redeeming value. This course analyzes the history of American popular culture, drawing on a variety of disciplines including sociology, Women’s and Gender Studies, anthropology and cultural studies.
Semester Offered
Offered spring of every third year