This course explores the relationships between popular culture and society; it assists students in developing the skills that will enable them to:
1. Analyse the influence of new technologies on concepts of identity, gender, race and the body;
2. Relate concepts, such as race, gender, ideology, pleasure, activism to popular culture and illustrate their significance;
3. Construct a critical argument regarding the issues surrounding popular culture;
4. Apply theory critically in written assessment to analyse a case study;
5. Work well as part of a group;
6. Self-evaluate time management and preparation skills.

The course involves:
1. An overview of the many competing theories, methods, concepts and policies surrounding popular culture.
2. Examining a series of case studies from different media and discussing critical issues such as ethics, politics, histories, etc.
3. Questioning the importance of the notion of 'pleasure and play' in relation to the formation and experience of popular culture.
4. Evaluating the impact of new technology on popular culture and positions of spectatorship and usage.

CULT3240 Popular Culture and Society.

Students who have successfully completed CULT3240 Popular Culture and Society may not enrol into FMCS2200 Popular Culture and Society.

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60 credit points at 2000 Level

Internal Mode

Email Discussion Group
Lecture
Student Projects

Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Email Discussion Group: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term