Why do we assign critical and aesthetic value to some works of art and not to others? Why are some considered “classics,” others “trash”? This course focuses on age-old distinctions between “high” and “low” art. By examining a variety of texts such as fiction, poetry, drama, music, television, and visual arts, students will explore how the divide between the “elite” and “popular” culture was erected and why it needs to be questioned. Lect: 3 hrs. Prerequisites: (ENG 108 and ACS 103) or ENG 208 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
