Mata Kuliah
Popular Culture Studies

This course aims to develop students‘ critical thinking on the dynamic interplay between popular culture and society. It analyses how cultural trends, media, space and identity forms of entertainment shape and are shaped by social values, identities, and power structures, with a focus on SDG 10 (Gender Equality) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). The course explores diverse popular culture texts, including film, television, music, and social media, engaging with critical perspectives on representation, ideology, consumerism, postcolonial studies, and gender studies. Teaching methods include lectures, group discussions, and peer reviews. Formative assessments will consist of group-based presentations and individual reflective journals. The summative assessment will involve a group-based project, creating a podcast series related to a popular culture phenomenon. By the end of the course, students will be able to examine how popular culture can contribute to or challenge social inequalities and critically evaluate the role of media in shaping how media representations influence public perceptions and societal norms. They will also reflect on their own engagement with popular culture and how it shapes their identity, beliefs, and values.

• CPL-1
  Mampu menunjukkan nilai-nilai agama, kebangsaan dan budaya nasional, serta etika akademik dalam melaksanakan tugasnya
• CPL-2
  Menunjukkan karakter tangguh, kolaboratif, adaptif, inovatif, inklusif, belajar sepanjang hayat, dan berjiwa kewirausahaan
• CPL-7
  Mampu mengaplikasikan konsep dan teori budaya untuk menganalisis serta merespons fenomena sosial budaya dengan cara yang responsif terhadap budaya
• CPL-10
  Mampu menghasilkan karya akademik atau non-akademik dengan baik dalam bentuk lisan maupun tulisan untuk beragam audiens dan tujuan

CPMK-1
Students will be able to explain and critically analyze major theories and concepts related to popular culture, including cultural studies, semiotics, media theory, and audience studies.

CPMK-2
Students will develop skills to analyze various forms of popular culture texts (e.g., film, television, music, social media, fashion, and literature) using appropriate theoretical frameworks and methodologies.

CPMK-3
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the historical and social contexts in which popular culture texts are produced and consumed, recognizing the influences of class, race, gender, sexuality, and politics.

CPMK-4
Students will enhance their critical thinking and argumentation skills by engaging in debates and discussions about the impact of popular culture on society and individual identities.

CPMK-5
Students will conduct independent research on a topic related to popular culture, utilizing both primary and secondary sources, and present their findings in a clear, organized, and scholarly manner.

CPMK-6
Students will analyze the role of popular culture in the construction and negotiation of individual and collective identities, considering concepts such as fandom, subcultures, and globalization.

CPMK-7
Students will critically evaluate popular culture from ethical and inclusive perspectives, considering issues of representation, diversity, and social justice.