2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HIST 0313 - U.S. Popular Culture History


Credits: 3

This course will examine the historical origins and political implications of American popular culture from the mid-1800s to present, such as dime novels, vaudeville, film, radio, music, television, sports, comic books, animation, advertisements, fashion, the Internet, and other modern mediums. Students will critically analyze how the relationships between entertainment, consumerism, and societal values and norms have changed and remained constant throughout U.S. history. The historical intersections between popular culture and race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, age, and religion will be given particular attention.

Prerequisites: Minimum Sophomore standing required.