Popular Culture and the Media

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture on Popular Culture and the Media, aiding in test preparation.

Printed Media

A form of information dissemination primarily through materials that can be held, such as newspapers and magazines.

Traditional Media

The oldest form of information transfer, which includes printed media, dance, and oral dissemination.

Kenkoy

The first comic strip in the Philippines, published in December 1928.

Philippine Komiks Revival Act of 2007

Legislation that recognized Jose Rizal's 'Ang Matsing at ang Pagong' as the first comic in the Philippines.

Podcast

A rising media format that delivers radio-style information and programs via computer or mobile device.

Pop Music

A genre of music characterized by its mass market appeal and often associated with recording and broadcast technology.

Narrative Film

A work of fiction or a portrayal of actual events, following story arcs and character development.

Documentary Film

A nonfiction film that depicts real-life circumstances with explanations from real people.

Animated Film

Narrative stories intended for children produced through techniques such as CGI and traditional hand-drawn animation.

Indie Music

Music created, produced, and sold independently from major record companies.

Swardspeak

A form of slang utilized within the LGBTQIA+ community in the Philippines, originally a coded language.

Mash-up Culture

An internet culture where various content types are blended, influencing the dynamics of entertainment and information.

Meme Culture

The evolution of sharing ideas through memes across social media, significantly shaping pop culture communication.

Advertising

Public announcements aimed at increasing sales of products or conveying social messages.

Branding

The process of creating a unique image and identity for a product within consumers' minds.