CHERRYPICKERFoothill College
MDIA 11
INTRODUCTION TO POPULAR CULTURE · 4 units · used in 3 transfer pathways
Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
Overview, history and critical analysis of popular culture as a window for understanding American society. Theories and methods of analyzing artifacts of popular culture. Overarching themes: history/social theories of popular culture; popular culture as a product of American multiculturalism; the relationship between a commodity culture and intellect/artistry; philosophical/ethical issues surrounding popular culture.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:00 PM UTCMDIA 11INTRODUCTION TO POPULAR CULTUREWaitlist2 sections · 0 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 20111 · 01Waitlist · 0
- CRN 20787 · 02Waitlist · 0
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Advisory: “Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249; not open to students with credit in F A 1, HUMN 11, HUMN 11H or MDIA 11H.”
Transfer pathways that use MDIA 11
ASSIST maps MDIA 11 to a requirement in 3 published pathways from Foothill College.
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