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Adam Mickiewicz University

Pop Culture: An Overview ― reading comprehension
What are the ingredients of popular culture?
According to the author, what is the definition of popular culture?
What social function does popular culture have?
Discuss sports and television as the elements of popular culture.
How is folk culture different from popular culture?
How is high culture different from popular culture?
Describe the process that contributed to the formation of popular culture.
What are the main sources of popular culture?
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