SOC 350 - Sociology of Popular Culture

Institution:

American River College

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Description:

General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D0; IGETC Area 4J Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LEC This course analyzes the historical development and emergence of American popular culture and the relationship between contemporary popular culture, social institutions and collective behavior. Further, it considers popular culture within the context of social, political, and economic changes in the United States and includes an analysis of theories of popular culture, hegemony, advertising, music, and film.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arc.losrios.edu/

Phone Number:

(916) 484-8011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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