HIS 304 - Washington to Hollywood: The Impact of Popular Culture on Politics, Race, and Religion in America

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Antioch University-Los Angeles

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Description:

This course examines the interplay between mass media and politics, race, and religion in contemporary American society. Students investigate the influence of popular culture on such critical topics as abortion, presidential politics, race, national security, judicial appointments, corporate corruption, and questions concerning moral values. Through lectures, critical dialogue, guest speakers, films and documentaries such as Fahrenheit 911, Crash, and Passion of the Christ, students examine view points spanning the left, right, and center of the political spectrum. SOCIAL SCIENCE DOMAIN

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.antiochla.edu

Phone Number:

(310) 578-1080

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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