Sociology of Pop Culture

London is, alongside New York, Los Angeles, and Paris, one of the world centers of cultural production. Using the city as a lab, students will examine pop culture by surveying the wide variety of forces behind the world we encounter on a daily basis. The course, taught by UM faculty member Scott Barretta, is open to all students and includes visits to diverse districts and locales in London including Camden Market, the West End theater district, and the fashion districts of Carnaby Street and King’s Road. Students will earn 3 hours of credit for SOC 315.

Program Highlights

• This program is open to all majors.
• “ The instructor was one of the best instructors I have ever had. He was willing to work with all of the students to make sure they enjoyed not only the class, but there experience abroad. He had a great deal of experience in Europe and the culture there. He was willing to help anyone … class related or not.” – Summer 2006 student
• Click here for a slideshow of photos from other University of Mississippi students studying abroad in England.