Philippine Popular Culture Reviewer

Study Notes

Education programs for Koreans about Filipino traditions were initiated by the Korean Embassy in the Philippines to address cultural misunderstandings.
"Gurus" or "influencers" in pop psychology often undermine academic credibility.
Re-storying mental health using oral traditions is crucial for Filipinos.
Pop psychology may reduce mental health to mere opinions.
Semiotics, focusing on symbols in language and culture, is described by Saussure.
"Nurturing and comfort" represents the "Mother" archetype in Jungian theory.
High demand for Filipino language education exists among Korean tourists and businesses.
The Philippines' importance to Korean cultural exports is its supportive market.
Patronage (K-pop, CDs, Korean fashion) illustrates Korean cultural influence.
"Hallyu" (Korean Wave) describes the influence of Korean culture.
Consumer expectations for cultural relevance leads businesses to align with popular trends.
Cultural icons with short-lived followings are considered cultural fads.
Casting white actors in non-white roles reflects "whitewashing" in films.
Technology (sewing machine invention, etc.) benefited popular culture.
Culture as a way of life is defined by values, traditions, and beliefs (Raymond Williams).
"Toxic metaphors" in pop psychology is the oversimplification of cultural labels.
"Intersectionality" is a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw.
Queer Theory suggests that cultural norms are constantly changing and are not fixed.

Michael V's parody songs represent parody in popular culture.
"Endless Love 1: Autumn in My Heart" is a Korean drama popular in the Philippines.
Lea Salonga is an icon of both high and popular culture.
"Sleeper hits" are cultural icons that become popular over time.
Cultural appropriation is taking elements of a non-dominant culture without permission.
Johann Friedrich Blumenbach coined the term "Caucasian".
"I LOVE YOU" is a significant computer virus originating in the Philippines.
ABS-CBN resulted from a merger of Alto Broadcasting and Chronicle Broadcasting Networks (Filipino TV station).
Basketball gained significant popularity during the American occupation of the Philippines.
The printing press spread knowledge during the Age of Exploration.
Modern youth culture emerged after the Industrial Revolution, and self-identity exploration is part of contemporary culture.