COMM1067 · Communication
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This is a one-credit pass/fail course. This course examines the contributions and impacts of popular music artists to the US culture, as well as the ways in which media operates globally. More specifically, we will examine issues such as constructions of gender, sexuality, class, fandom, and romance in music, as well as the productions of authenticity, social media engagement, business acumen, and media portrayals of pop stars. We will analyze music videos and lyrics for markers of affect, we will scrutinize the intersection of artistry and entrepreneurship, and we will explore what it means to grow with celebrities.
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5.0 / 5
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Challenge
4.6 / 5
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Attendance
4.7 / 5
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Assignments
4.7 / 5
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Spring 2024
1 section