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This document provides instructions for a discussion post on the relationship between popular culture and politics. Students are asked to discuss how politics were apparent in popular culture during the recent presidential election, the effect popular culture can have on peoples' political opinions, and whether popular culture's effect on political communication is beneficial or harmful to society, supporting their argument with citations. The instructions estimate the task will take 2 hours and is worth 40 points.

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Discussion: Unit 3,
Popular Culture and Politics
Instructions:
Please complete the following steps for your discussion post.
After you have completed the Unit 3 material and have
considered the relationship between politics and pop culture,
consider the effect that pop culture has on political discourse in
our country. For the discussion board this week, please address
the following in your post:
How were politics apparent in popular culture during the most
recent presidential election? Give specific examples.
What effect can popular culture have on peoples’ political
opinions?
Is pop culture’s effect on the communication of political ideas
beneficial or harmful to society? Support your argument.
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations
and references in APA format.
Estimated time to complete: 2 hours
This topic is valued at 40 points.
Please review post and response expectations
.
Please review the rubric to ensure that your response meets the

criteria
(Read Me First Section of the Course).

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