Sociology of Popular Culture
Course #: SOCIOL 120G, Class #: 14363, Section #: 07
Description
This course examines popular culture from a sociological and comparative perspective with emphasis on the influence of media and entertainment in everyday life, the production and consumption of popular culture domestically and globally, and consumer culture and leisure. Specific topics vary and may include Hollywood movies and television, Disney theme parks, popular music, fashion and style, new media technologies, shopping, and sports.
Prerequisites
Degree students only, with fewer than 30 credits when they entered UMass Boston. Students may complete only one 100G course (First Year Seminar).
Course Details
Date / Time
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
TuTh 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Location
McCormack M01-0617
Credits
4
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Dates
9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026
Location
McCormack M01-0617
Enrolled / Capacity
24 / 24
Status
Waitlist
Instructor
To be Announced