AMCV 1900F - American Popular Culture Abroad

Institution:

Brown University

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Description:

This course looks at popular culture as a transnational phenomenon. Taking up issues of cultural imperialism, globalization, domestication, ethnic identity and the economics of the culture industry, the course will consider, among other topics, advertising, fast food, film, Disney, and music in Europe, Asia and Africa from the points of view of the consumers and producers.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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