Honors College Senior Thesis Presentations
The Pop Culture Classroom: Adapting Education for the Digital Adolescent
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Junior
Major
Middle School Education
Minor
Popular Culture
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Dr. Miguel Gomez
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this research is to analyze American popular culture and its effects on adolescents' identity and their psychological, cognitive, socio-emotional, and moral development within educational settings. A particular emphasis will be on how mass media has influenced adolescents since the turn of the century. Emphasis will also be placed on how ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identification, and body image are represented in these types of media. Furthermore, strategies and recommendations will be proposed as a response to this critical need during these formative years of adolescent development.
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Honors College Senior Thesis Presentations
The Pop Culture Classroom: Adapting Education for the Digital Adolescent
The purpose of this research is to analyze American popular culture and its effects on adolescents' identity and their psychological, cognitive, socio-emotional, and moral development within educational settings. A particular emphasis will be on how mass media has influenced adolescents since the turn of the century. Emphasis will also be placed on how ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identification, and body image are represented in these types of media. Furthermore, strategies and recommendations will be proposed as a response to this critical need during these formative years of adolescent development.