Your syllabus gives a great overview of topic ideas.
Examples of possible texts:
• Children’s books – Harry Potter, Black is Brown is Tan
• Shows – Bridgerton, Dan & Phil (YouTube), Only Murders in the Building, Law & Order
• Media Coverage of events – like OJ Simpson, or presidential election
• Toys – like dolls, games
• Political Debates - design strategies, formats, etc
• Music – particular genre or specific songs
• Advertisements – Cigarette Ads, Beer Commercials, Abercrombie, campaign ads & films
• Video games - Red Dead Redemption, etc.
• Pictures – Abu Ghraib, Police Militarization,
Also: look to lists- GOATs and controversy. Here are a few examples: