We shall examine, both at the theoretical level and through specific case studies, the role of popular culture in the U.S. as a mediator of cultural values and attitudes. Rhetorical analysis will reveal popular culture as a source of cultural meanings, as a reflection of existing cultural meanings, and as an instrument for the negotiation and re-creation of cultural meanings. We will look at various theoretical approaches to the study of popular culture, and we will look at specific popular cultural texts rhetorically. This course will pay special attention to intersections of power and popular culture. Read this page frequently for course news and updates.
Popularity is the crown of laurel which the world puts on bad art.
It is our imperial sex theater, supreme temple of the western eye. We live in the age of idols. Please Send Comments, Suggestions, etc.