Popular Culture

Catalog description

This class will focus on the trends and fads of our time and previous years. Using the internet, along with other resources, we will research how and why certain books, movies, toys, music, and people become embedded in our culture. We will focus on how the media and its progression in our society play a huge role in what becomes popular. We will also discuss such trends as The Twilight Series, Harry Potter, YouTube, and many more. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Self Advocacy is required.