COMMS 302
Popular Culture and Media
Communications
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Impact of new and traditional media on popular culture. Approaches may include media criticism and cultural theories on the artifacts and drivers of cultural values.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Major or minor status
Note
Students are expected to attend the first day of class. Failure to do so may adversely affect your grade.
Title
Recognizing Pop Culture
Learning Outcome
Students will develop skills necessary to better recognize the pop culture atmosphere in which they live.
Title
Pop Culture Semiotics
Learning Outcome
Students will learn how to use theory to analyze and deconstruct semiotic signs of pop culture.
Title
Critical Analysis and Writing
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to think and write critically about issues of pop culture.
