SOJ-3040: Washington to Hollywood: the Impact of Popular Culture on Politics

This course examines the interplay between mass media and politics, race, and religion in contemporary American society. Students investigate the influence of popular culture on such critical topics as abortion, presidential politics, race, national security, judicial appointments, corporate corruption, and questions concerning moral values. Through lectures, critical dialogue, guest speakers, films and documentaries such as Fahrenheit 911, Crash, and Passion of the Christ, students examine view points spanning the left, right, and center of the political spectrum.
Min. Credits: 3 Max Credits: 4
Credit Basis: Quarter credit
Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles, Antioch Univ Santa Barbara, Antioch Univ Seattle
Method(s): Classroom
Course Type Liberal & Disciplinary Studies

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SOJ-3040: Washington to Hollywood: the Impact of Popular Culture on Politics