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Popular Culture in the United States

HIS250

Examination of major forms of popular culture in the United States from colonial times to the present with emphasis on the twentieth century. Analysis focuses on social class and ideology. Popular culture is compared and contrasted with traditional, official, high, and mass culture. Special attention is given to food, clothing, leisure activities-such as sports, entertainment, literature, music, art and media-movies, television, and advertising. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab) As needed, Spring.

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