120014 VO Approaching Cultural Studies (2012S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

Moodle

Details

max. 150 participants

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Sabine Harrer

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Monday 19.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 26.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 16.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 23.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 30.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 07.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 14.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 21.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 04.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 11.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Monday 18.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course lecture explores popular media as an object of cultural studies, introducing students to theoretical approaches, key practices and selected issues relevant to the study of culture/s following the British tradition of Cultural Studies. We will especially look at meaning making in the production and consumption of cultural artifacts, investigate the dynamics of representation, power and knowledge, and relate these issues to questions of race, gender and class. Theoretical models and perspectives will be constantly grounded in practical examples, focused on but not limited to visual cultural material.

Assessment and permitted materials

final 90-minute written examination

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This lecture course will provide students with a theoretical, analytical and historical introduction to the subject of British Cultural Studies. Aim of this interactive lecture programme is to introduce students to the major theoretical approaches to the study of culture/s.

Examination topics

(interactive) lecture

Reading list

a reader will be provided via e-learning platform moodle

Association in the course directory

Studium: EC 124;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0272

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