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SOCY202-10B (HAM)
Popular Culture

20 Points


Aim/Objectives

This paper offers a sociological perspective on historical and contemporary forms of popular culture. Topics include sport, pop music, kids and commodities, globalisation and cultural flow, McDonaldisation, street racing, stardom, fandom, cyber culture, video games, romance fiction, body modification and TV talk shows.

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Equivalent(s): 0530202
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