1) Compare and contrast the popular culture genre across countries/cultures such as local (Emirati) vs. regional (Arab) context or in a global context (such as Asian (Japanese/Korean) Indian or American.
2) Evolution of a particular type of popular culture in UAE or Arab or in last two decades (examples, music, reality TV, food, fashion, etc.)
3) How global cultural traits – a genre of popular culture fused with local culture and take a new shape (a new whatever) i.e., J pop, K pop
Next,
Below are some suggested topics.
Reality shows
Representation of race/ethnicity or class or gender in reality shows
Advertising and popular food fads
Social media/advertising and fashion (modest fashion, athleisure etc.)
Slimming and Diet as popular culture.
How defines beauty (gatekeepers of beauty?)
Cricket or Football in the UAE.
McDonalds OR Fast food in the UAE
Starbucks in the UAE or coffee shops
Effect of western music on Emirati music
Fashion and new forms of masculinity
Paper Requirements
You are required to make use of at least TWO journal articles OR at least ONE scholarly book. The rest of the sources can be non-scholarly sources. I expect at least 5 sources in total.
Note: See sections below on what is a scholarly source? and What is NOT a scholarly source for further clarification.
What is a scholarly source?
A source that is peer-reviewed or published in a recognized scholarly source, like a journal or a university publisher. It can be a book or an article. Such articles or books target specific audiences, typically people in specializing in a particular field.
What is NOT a scholarly source?
Textbooks are not considered a scholarly source.
Wikipedia, Encyclopedias, and other online articles intended for the general public. If you are not sure whether the book or the article you have chosen is scholarly or not, ask the instructor.
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