HUM 120: Cultural Studies

Take it step by step... 

1. Choose your Pop Culture Item.

• Browse Movies in American Historylinkwill open in a new window or check out the Library's DVD collectionLinkwill open in a new window to get lists of movies.
• Create a free account on Pandoralinkwill open in a new window or Spotifylinkwill open in a new window to find music. 
• Check out a streaming channel (HBO, Hulu, Netflix, Peacock, etc.) for classic and current tv shows.
• Or ask a librarian for help finding something!

2. Gather Background Information.

Search for movie, tv, or music reviews in Summonlink

• Review: an evaluation of a piece of published or performed art or culture, such as a movie, music album, music performance, or tv episode. In addition to a critical evaluation, subjectively analyzing the merits or problems with a piece, an author may assign a rating to a work, indicating how good or bad it is when compared to other similar works.

3. Engage Critically.

After learning more about your topic or item of choice, go back and watch or listen to it again, this time with a critical eye.  Ask and answer questions about the piece's cultural impact as you engage with it.