Pop Culture Theory and Comm

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Popular Culture Theory and Communication The goal of this course is to increase the understanding of basic concepts and principles regarding the study of popular culture. This course will introduce the theory and research in popular culture studies to apply this knowledge in understanding popular culture as meaning-making cultural practice (and therefore in understanding media and communication). From a communication perspective, it will improve understanding of communication through interdisciplinary theories on media and popular culture. Finally, the course will emphasize a critical/cultural approach to communication, and will address popular culture from a critical approach to communication.