HUM 3420 - Popular Culture and Literature

Prerequisite(s): ENG 1272.
This course is designed as an in-depth exploration of a literary topic in popular culture. Students will consider the idea of a high culture v. popular culture; further, they will understand the genre of literature and explore debates within this field regarding what constitutes a text worthy of study. Students will read popular culture texts and accompanying academic arguments in order to critique and evaluate these works. This course may be repeated for additional credit. This course qualifies as a Humanities Literature Elective. Credit(s): 3