Sociology of Culture

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How do individuals and groups make sense of and find meaning in the world? This course will expose students to common forms of culture analysis in sociology and the study of meaning in the social world. Mass media and other forms of communication, elite and popular culture in music, art, and fashion, and the existence and significance of cultural distinctions such as race, ethnicity, gender, class, and lifestyle will be examined. Prerequisite(s): A SOC 115.