Questions and Answers
According to conflict theory, how is culture seen in relation to certain groups?
Culture is seen as reinforcing issues of 'privilege' for certain groups based on race, sex, class, etc.
What theory emphasizes that popular culture is the social glue that binds members of a group together?
According to Mass Culture Theory, mass cultural products require an active audience engagement.
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Functionalists study culture in terms of __________.
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What is one of the characteristics of popular culture mentioned in the content?
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According to Storey (2009), how is popular culture defined in a quantitative dimension?
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Who emphasized that popular culture is merely a mass-produced commercial culture for mass consumption?
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Marxism Theory by Karl Marx aims to create equality by eliminating class divisions.
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Study Notes
PPC ELEC 2: Philippine Popular Culture
- The course focuses on popular culture as a historico-spatial condition and phenomenon of Philippine modernity.
Defining Popular Culture
- Popular culture is widely favored or well-liked by many people, manifesting in a quantitative dimension (e.g., sold-out concerts, high-rated TV shows, trendy clothes).
- It is the culture left over after deciding what "high culture" is, aimed to attract masses of "ordinary people".
- Popular culture is a mass-produced commercial culture for mass consumption, with a mass audience of non-discriminating consumers.
- It is a culture of the people, for the people, created and sold by profit-seeking firms operating in the global entertainment market.
Sources of Popular Culture
- Films: work of visual art used to simulate experiences, communicate ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through moving images.
- Television programs/TV Shows: segment of audiovisual content intended for broadcast, including fictional and non-fictional content.
- Popular music: music with wide appeal, distributed to large audiences through the music industry.
- Fashion: form of self-expression and autonomy, manifesting in clothing, footwear, lifestyle, accessories, makeup, hairstyle, and body posture.
- Social media: interactive computer-mediated technologies facilitating the creation or sharing of information, ideas, and expression via virtual communities and networks.
Characteristics of Popular Culture
- Everywhere: found in different societies, groups, and among societies, influencing and being influenced by the society simultaneously.
- Associated with commercial products: popular culture is connected to commercial products, which have a significant impact on the society.
Theories of Popular Culture
- Marxism Theory: emphasizes the struggle between classes, aiming to omit inequality and oppression by the upper class to the lower class.
- Mass Culture Theory: views culture as a taste, with good choices coming from the elite or knowledgeable individuals.
- Functionalism Theory: sees popular culture as the social glue that binds together members of a social group, creating feelings of solidarity and group cohesion.
- Interactionism Theory: focuses on how people use popular culture to make sense of themselves, and how others shape their tastes, values, and identity.
Assessment Tasks
- Assessment Task 1: Defining Popular Culture (100 points)
- Assessment Task 2: Venn Diagram comparing theories of popular culture (100 points)
- Assessment Task 3: Collage Making describing popular culture from one's own concept.### Rubric for Grading
- Rubric for grading has four levels: Poor, Fair, Good, and Excellent
- Four criteria are evaluated: Variety of pictures, Originality, Relevance of material, and Visual Impact
Variety of Pictures
- Variety of pictures is evaluated based on how well they develop the main idea
- Excellent grading requires excellent variety of pictures that develop the main idea
Originality
- Originality is evaluated based on the presence of original ideas in the material and display
- Excellent grading requires many original ideas that stimulate a great deal of interest
Relevance of Material
- Relevance of material is evaluated based on how well the material is connected to the main idea
- Excellent grading requires all relevant and clearly connected material to the main idea
Visual Impact
- Visual Impact is evaluated based on the overall visual effectiveness of the presentation
- Excellent grading requires a very effective overall visual impact
References
- References include books by Danesi, Durkheim, Grazian, and Storey
Learning Module Engagement Checklist
- The checklist includes statements about the module, such as ease of understanding, clarity of instructions, and completeness of information
- Students are asked to provide feedback on the module
Academic Honesty Statement
- Students must confirm that they have read and understood the policies of Talisay City College regarding Academic Dishonesty
- Students must sign and date the statement
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