This course is an introduction to the study of various forms and themes found within Popular Culture Studies. It is aimed at the general student who wishes to learn about the history and development of various forms of popular culture. We shall examine how the popular media both reflects and influences American culture. This class will rely on a mix of lecture and discussion of the material we are reading. There will be extensive use of media to illustrate our class discussions. Students are encouraged to actively participate in class discussions. The main emphasis of this course shall be to have students think critically and analytically about the issues raised in our class discussions and readings. The issues raised in this class are ones you will have to grapple with throughout your lives as citizens and mass media consumers. At the end of this course, you should have a keen grasp of the historical, cultural, and theoretical issues surrounding media scholarship. Grading Scale A: 93-100% B: 85-92% C: 75-84% D: 65-74% F: 0-64% Participation: 30 points Quizzes (3): 30 points Midterm: 50 points Essay Proposal: 20 points T.A. Meeting: 20 points Research Essay: 100 points Final Exam: 100 points TOTAL: 350 points

大衆文化研究で見られるさまざまな形式とテーマの研究の紹介です。さまざまな形態の大衆文化の歴史と発展について学びたい一般学生を対象としています。大衆メディアがアメリカ文化をどのように反映し、影響を与えるかを調べます。 成績 ・参加態度　30点 ・クイズ　30点 ・中間　50点 ・レポート　20点 ・T.A ミーティング　20点 ・リサーチエッセイ　100点 ・最終テスト　100点 全体　350点