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Blog#22: Course Reflection

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In this course on popular culture, I have gained a deeper understanding of its meaning and impact on society. Before taking this class, I didn't know what pop culture was, I just thought of it as simple entertainment. Popular culture including film, music, fashion, social media, and more, plays an important role in reflecting and shaping our collective values and beliefs. If use a word to describe this course, I would use the sea because the sea represents the vastness, diversity, and ever-changing nature of popular culture. The sea is dynamic, and popular culture is dynamic, it's constantly evolving and changing. Looking back on this course, I can confidently say that it enriched my understanding of the sociocultural significance of popular culture.  Learning this course, there are many "aha" moments for me. An important aspect I learned in this course is that explore the influence of popular culture on identity formation. Through taking classes, reading articles, ma...
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Blog#21: A New Visual Project

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      I made a TikTok that describes my three different lives, including my hobbies, the sports I like, and the group activities I have participated in.
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Blog#20: A cool pop culture app

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       Little Red Book is a social media and e-commerce platform that has been described as "China's Instagram, where users can share their lives through vlogs, shopping experiences, and creative content, and their content can cover beauty, fashion, food, travel, entertainment, fitness, parenting and more. The social function of Little Red Book is to discover new brands, new products, and new ideas.
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Blog#19: 3 UNIQUE Pop Culture Websites

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1. PopMatters PopMatters is a comprehensive cultural review site, covering music, film, literature, and popular culture, and it delves into all aspects of contemporary and historical popular culture. link: https://www.popmatters.com/ 2. Vulture  Vulture is New York magazine's website for culture and entertainment, including television, film, music, art, and more, offering insightful articles and reviews. link: https://www.vulture.com/ 3. Hypebeast  Hypebeast focuses on streetwear, fashion, and contemporary lifestyle, and it also includes music, art, and design. link: https://hypebeast.com/
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Blog#18: Summary of a new text

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        In the comprehensive article "The Magic of Japan's Pop Culture: Exploring Its Global Fascination" by Valerie Forgeard, the author explores the global influence and fascination surrounding Japan's pop culture and delves into various influential aspects of Japanese pop culture, such as anime, manga, video games, J-pop music, and fashion. He describes why Japanese pop culture has worldwide appeal it combines traditional and modern elements, offers escapism, and expresses a desire for freedom and individuality. He also analyzes how Japanese pop culture influences entertainment, fashion, technology, and food.        In recent years, Japanese pop culture has become a global phenomenon, appealing the people around the world with its unique blend of traditional and modern elements. I chose this article because I am interested in Japanese pop culture and its global influence, and I can learn a lot about the development and influence of Japanese pop...
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Blog#17: Pop Culture in my Culture

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Blog#16: Playlist

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"Lone Digger" is a new song from a genre that is new to me by the French electronic band Caravan Palace and is the electro-swing genre. "I Really Love You" is a Cantonese song from my parents' generation which was performed by Hong Kong rock band Beyond in 1989, and its lyrics include gratitude for a mother's love and blessings. My father likes it very much and often sings this song when he washes the dishes. "Roar" is a song that shows my generation's values which was released by American singer Katy Perry in 2013. The song's lyrics show a message of strength and independence, inspiring us to embrace our own strength and bravely overcome challenges. "Despacito" is a Spanish-language song from Puerto Rican culture and it was performed by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi and Reggie's top rapper Daddy Yankee. It's a generous display of sex and love between men and women, and it is one of the most popular songs in the...
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