Discussion Items are texts to be read for discussion in class, in order to establish some point about popular culture. They are not necessarily to be taken as authoritative. Read them as an illustration to be analyzed rather than, necessarily, as a source of insight. Online Readings and Discussion Items are as much part of the required materials as those in print. To reach them, click on the link provided.
Illustrations are samples of popular culture itself.
The textbook is available in the textbook store. The reading package will be sold at the classroom location just after the first and perhaps the second class. Do not use a term or concept without justification or incorrectly just in order to include it.