Humanity Reflection

 Please respond to the following questions based upon these course objectives:

Create a logical written argument about values and popular culture which includes scholarly research.

Analyze an artifact of popular culture from multiple perspectives.

Please answer the following questions with supporting examples and full explanations.

For each of the learning objectives, provide an analysis of how the course supported each objective.

Explain how the material learned in this course, based upon the objectives, will be applicable to professional application.

Reflect back on your journey through this course and answer the following:

What surprised you about the course?

Reviewing the course objectives and description, what do you wish you could have learned more about?

What is your perspective on how popular culture is affecting society and you, personally?

In your opinion, what will be the next pop culture hit?

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

 

Analysis of Course Objectives:

Create a logical written argument about values and popular culture which includes scholarly research.

The course provided ample opportunities to analyze and write about values and popular culture. Assignments such as critical analyses of popular culture artifacts, annotated bibliographies, and research papers required the use of scholarly research to support arguments about the impact of popular culture on society and individuals.

Analyze an artifact of popular culture from multiple perspectives.

The course offered numerous opportunities to analyze popular culture artifacts from multiple perspectives, including historical, cultural, and critical perspectives. Assignments such as artifact analyses and research papers required students to consider the impact of popular culture on different groups and analyze artifacts from multiple angles.

Professional Application:

The material learned in this course, specifically the ability to analyze popular culture artifacts from multiple perspectives and support arguments with scholarly research, will be applicable to professional application in fields such as media, advertising, and public relations. By understanding the impact of popular culture on different groups and being able to analyze artifacts from multiple perspectives, professionals in these fields will be better equipped to create inclusive and equitable campaigns and messaging.

Reflection:

What surprised you about the course?

I was surprised by the amount of scholarly research available on the topic of popular culture and its impact on society. The course introduced me to numerous academic articles and studies that provided a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between popular culture and values.

Reviewing the course objectives and description, what do you wish you could have learned more about?

I wish there was more emphasis on the role of popular culture in shaping global values and cultural identity. While the course covered the impact of popular culture on Western societies, I would have liked to explore how popular culture shapes values and identity in other regions of the world.

What is your perspective on how popular culture is affecting society and you, personally?

Popular culture has a significant impact on society and individuals. It can shape our values, beliefs, and attitudes, and perpetuate harmful stereotypes and biases. However, popular culture can also be a platform for social change and activism.

In your opinion, what will be the next pop culture hit?

It is difficult to predict the next pop culture hit, but based on current trends, I would suggest that virtual reality and augmented reality will become more integrated into popular culture. We may see more movies, TV shows, and video games that incorporate these technologies in new and innovative ways.

References:

Johnson, D. W. (2019). The cultural and social impact of virtual reality: experiences of using VR in research, industry, and entertainment. Springer.

Cox, K., & Nellis, M. (2019). Entertainment media and political engagement: a survey of US adults. Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 63(1), 50-68.