DOC 3- Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 40 pages long!)
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Introduction to the study of popular culture. Prompt: lyrical analysis of a song (chosen from a range of choices) To form an image of, to represent, to picture to oneself. Imagination should be used, not to escape reality, but to create it - collin wilson. Not about escape, is about making something real. To make an image that wasn"t there before. A thought process or method used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions. Ex: using your imagination to solve problems. Long term study by george land and beth jarman. Age 5 - 98% of 1500 subjects scored at genius level. Groups also have a system of beliefs. For the essay, write about ideologies functioning in the lyrics. The culture and social groups that the author belongs to. Gain prestige from those that are associated with it. Those at the top of the socioeconomic hierarchy tend to manipulate and perpetuate dominant ideologies to their liking.
