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College of Liberal Arts

SOC 372 – Popular Culture (4)

Critical examination of contemporary popular culture from a sociological perspective. Debates in the field of cultural sociology, including a critique of the distinction between 'high' and 'low' forms of culture, the social distinction between work and leisure time, the influence of society on individual patterns of consumption and personal taste, and the sociology of everyday life. Specific topics include mass media, sports, leisure activities, fashion, youth culture, science fiction, music, talk shows, soap operas, internet chat rooms, personal ads, home shopping, and folklore. This course may be subject to Enforced Prerequisites that restrict registration into the course. Check the offerings below for more information.

Course Attributes
Core, Difference/Power/Disc

For more information, contact OSU Ecampus at 800-667-1465 (option 1) or ecampus.ess@oregonstate.edu.

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TermCRNSecCrP/NInstructorTypeStatusCapAvailWL CapWL Avail
Sp25587804014Fuller, B.Online Open4011010
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= Signifies the course as a Baccalaureate Core Course.
= Signifies that fees may apply to the course.
+ = Include restriction.
- = Exclude restriction.
* = Prereq may be taken prior to or simultaneously with this course.