Information Package

Master's of American Culture and Literature with Thesis

ACL517

AMERICAN POPULAR CULTURE

Course Code
ACL517
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Identify forms and functions of popular culture.
  2. Analyze American popular culture from a critical perspective.
Mode of Delivery
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course offers a definition of popular culture, in contrast with the so-called "high" culture, in terms of form and function. Building upon theories of popular culture, the course, then, surveys the development of popular culture in the United States, critically investigating cultural realms such as music, film, and television, and their dissemination through various technological "media."
Course Contents
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction-
Work Placement(s)No
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