PSY-131 Psychology of Popular Culture

This course is designed to facilitate the development of critical thinking, reading, and writing skills through the psychological study of popular culture. Issues of social psychology, cross-cultural communication, identity development, creativity, violence, and psychological health will be analyzed in a variety of domains of popular culture. Psychological theory and analysis will be applied to youth culture, consumer culture, political campaigns, contemporary music and visual arts, tourism, stand-up comedy, advertising, and the internet.
Prerequisites None
Gen. Ed. Course No
Mass Transfer Course Yes
Credits: 3