How does a 30-second TikTok make someone famous overnight? Why do some trends go global while others disappear in days? Who really decides what’s “cool” today, people or algorithms? This course explores global pop culture in the digital age, examining how trends spread, how algorithms shape taste and identity, and how media influences the way we think, consume, and connect. Students will develop critical media awareness, cultural understanding, and communication skills through real-world case studies and creative projects.
Houda Lakhzami
Houda Lakhzami holds a Bachelor’s degree in Cultural and Media Studies from Mohammed V University and completed her teacher training in Izmir, Turkey. She has been teaching at the American Language Center in Rabat for the past two years. Her work focuses on how pop culture and digital media shape identity and everyday life, while helping students develop key skills such as trend literacy, critical media awareness, communication, and cultural understanding.