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Course Description

This course will focus on cultural, political, and social issues that emerge in Taylor Swift's stories and in the media's representation of her (and other women) in music. We'll use a rhetorical and gender/feminist lens to examine her music, her media presence, backlash against her popularity, and representations of her in the media. We will also focus on intersections between music, popular culture, and politics. We will engage in critical assessment and discussions of Swift's music and media presence to gain an understanding of how her art expresses, encourages or discourages, and/or reflects cultural values and helps illuminate the human condition. In addition, we will learn about a variety of ways that identities, values, and political expression are communicated through her music and will learn how to critically assess and evaluate those messages. The course will use the career of Taylor Swift, as well as other artists with whom she has engaged (positively and negatively), to examine the ways that art can impact our sense of self, our identities, and even impact our political, social, and cultural values.
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Type
WEB
Dates
Apr 30, 2024 to May 28, 2024
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $275.00
Section Notes
BEFORE YOU REGISTER:  This program has a Canvas component that requires you to have a Penn State Access Account. You will be asked to supply your Penn State Access Account User ID as part of this registration.  If you do not have an Access Account User ID, or are unsure, please go to http://accounts.psu.edu to verify your existing account information or set up a new account.

WMNST 5100: Taylor Swift, Gender and Communication course will be held as a remote classroom via Zoom technology. Classes will be held each Tuesday evening from 7-8 PM.

Cancellations will be accepted through the course start date with a full refund. No refunds will be issued after the course start date
Type
CLASS
Dates
May 01, 2024 to May 29, 2024
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $350.00
Section Notes
BEFORE YOU REGISTER:  This program has a Canvas component that requires you to have a Penn State Access Account. You will be asked to supply your Penn State Access Account User ID as part of this registration.  If you do not have an Access Account User ID, or are unsure, please go to http://accounts.psu.edu to verify your existing account information or set up a new account.

WMNST 5100: Taylor Swift, Gender and Communication course will be held at Penn State Berks on Wednesday evenings from 6-9 PM. Room information will be announced closer to the course start date.

Cancellations will be accepted through the course start date with a full refund. No refunds will be issued after the course start date.
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