My wife and I recently gave a presentation at that served as an introduction to pop culture studies for students who may have never thought critically about the field. As we brainstormed ideas, gathered sources, and picked TV clips that illustrate the best parts of our chosen field, we realized that our presentation had to… Continue reading In Defense of Pop Culture
Month: September 2010
Academic Elitism: How Ideas Are The Same Everywhere
The college I teach at is fairly small. We broke 1,000 students last year, and should break 1,100 next year. We offer a number of four-year degrees, and many of our students head off to graduate studies after commencement. And yet, there is a disconnect between the local population and the school, not to mention… Continue reading Academic Elitism: How Ideas Are The Same Everywhere