MA in Communication and Media - Media and Popular Culture in Chicago United States | DePaul University

From Barbie to Beyoncé, spanning movie theaters to mobile devices, whether through broadcast channels or digital streaming services, encompassing fan-created stories to enthusiast gatherings, and crossing geographical boundaries, popular media culture shapes our daily lives. The Concentration in Media and Popular Culture examines this constantly evolving landscape of entertainment and cultural practices.

Contemporary debates frequently emerge within popular media, making it essential to develop specialized analytical abilities for decoding, evaluating, and formulating insightful perspectives. This concentration equips students with theoretical frameworks, historical context, and research techniques to examine cultural trends across film, TV, music, and digital platforms. Additionally, it cultivates the critical analysis capabilities that today's job market prioritizes.