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Popular Culture in America

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
TuTh 2p.m. – 3:15p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W01-0004 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
TuTh 2p.m. – 3:15p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0004
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

This course introduces students to the varieties of popular culture in America, including popular literature, live entertainment, radio, movies, and television. In-depth case studies of such particular forms of popular culture as humor and music are included. In class viewing and listening accompany case studies.

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W01-0004

General Ed Requirements

Humanities

Enrolled / Capacity

30 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Anne Blaschke

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

Tuition Details