Week 7: Pop culture

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Week 5: pop culture

Pop culture

..."pop" is the short form for "popular"...

Today, we will be going through pop cultures.

Specifically, about K-pop, TV, art and music

Read the article and answer the questions.

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K-Pop

What was the primary catalyst for the emergence of K-Pop in the early 1990s?

1. The influence of traditional Korean music
2. The rise of the Korean Wave or Hallyu
3. The debut of groups like Seo Taiji and Boys
4. The support of the South Korean government

How did the South Korean government contribute to the global spread of K-Pop?

1. By investing heavily in music production
2. By promoting Korean culture, including K-Pop, internationally
3. By creating strict regulations for the K-Pop industry
4. By encouraging collaborations with Western artists

What is the "idol system" in the K-Pop industry?

1. A system for training and managing K-Pop artists
2. A method for selecting the most talented K-Pop trainees
3. A way to categorize different K-Pop genres
4. A ranking system for K-Pop groups

How has social media impacted the popularity of K-Pop?

1. It has limited the reach of K-Pop to a niche audience
2. It has made it difficult for K-Pop artists to connect with fans
3. It has hindered the growth of the K-Pop industry
4. Artists could interact with fans and promote their music

What is the role of K-Pop fans in the success of the genre?

1. They are passive consumers of K-Pop music
2. They are indifferent to the K-Pop industry
3. They promote and support K-Pop artists
4. They are critical of the K-Pop industry and its practices

Pop TV

1. Australian versus (vs) American?
2. City vs rural?
3. Rivalry vs friendship?

Read the text:

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New York City

Monica Geller

How you doin'?

Love and comedy

Friendships and relationships

Rachel Green

Situational comedy

Boise, Idaho

London

What's up, Doc?

Friends is set in: (where)

The meticulous (zorgvuldig) and organised character is:

A catchphrase is a recurring motif. The catchphrase for the sitcom "Friends" is:

The main theme of Friends is about:

The word 'sitcom' is short for:

Write a short synopsis (recensie) of your favourite TV programme in at least 3 full sentences.

Pop art icon: Banksy

1. British graffiti artist
2. Mysterious street graffitis appeared
3. Believed to be born in 1974 
4. Most expensive Banksy "Love is in the Bin" was shredded after the buyer paid US$25.4 million

Read the text:

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What is the main technique used by Banksy in his art?

1. Oil painting
2. Digital art
3. Stenciling
4. Sculpture

What is the main theme of Banksy's art?

1. Love and romance
2. Social and political commentary
3. Nature and beauty
4. Abstract expressionism

What is the typical style of Banksy's work?

1. Surreal
2. Realistic
3. Baroque
4. Abstract

What is the main message of Banksy's art?

1. Embrace materialism
2. Conform to society
3. Love conquers all
4. Question authority

The artwork "Comedian" is a 2019 artwork by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. Created in an edition of three, it appears as a fresh banana affixed to (bevestigd aan) a wall with duct tape. 

people.com

Thoughts about
"Comedian" and
the purchase

Listen to a song "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7qovpFAGrQ

1. Write out the lyrics as you hear it.
   
2. What is the song about?
   
3. Where does the story take place?
   
4. How do you know about the singers' lifestyle and interests?

American pop

Assignment 1:

1. Write out the lyrics as you hear it.
2. Hand it in in ItsLearning.

What is the song about?

Where does the story take place?

How do you know about the singers' lifestyle and interests?