TV and/as Popular Culture

Catalog description

TV and/as Popular Culture is a broad critical exploration of to U.S. television, broadcasting, popular culture, and media convergence from the 19th century to the current day. Students will explore the roles of industry, advertising, representation, and technology in the development of broadcast media, and learn to analyze these texts within their cultural and historical contexts. Special attention will be paid to issues of class, gender, race, and reception.