Universität Wien

120134 AR Advanced Cultural Studies Course = Cultural/Media Studies 1/2 (Cultural/Media Studies) Lit. (2011S)

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5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 07.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 21.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 28.03. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 04.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 11.04. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 02.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 09.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 16.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 23.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 30.05. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 06.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 20.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 27.06. 14:00 - 16:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course considers the various ways processes of globalisation are impacting upon contemporary cultural life, giving particular attention to shifts and developments in the field of popular culture. Through consideration of changes in an array of texts and practices - including film, TV, pop music and fashion - the course considers the way social roles and identities are being shaped and transformed by the global circulation of media and culture. Particular attention is given to the tension between globalisation's homogenizing and diversifying tendencies; and to the contribution of theoretical perspectives such as cultural imperialism, Americanisation, McDonaldization, and cultural hybridization.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation and regular attendance; 'case-study' project; presentation; exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To familiarise students with recent critical debates related to processes of globalisation and cultural change; to develop students' understanding of the role of globalisation in the field of popular culture, and its impact on cultural movements and identities; to review ideas about the flows and contraflows of cultural products and services between countries - and to understand different theories and explanations for the relationships and imbalances in these processes of exchange.

Examination topics

Reading list

Archer, Kevin, Brosman, M. Martin, Amen, Mark M. and Schmidt, Ella (eds) (2008) Cultures of Globalization: Coherence, Hybridity, Contestation, London: Routledge.
Burke, Peter (2009) Cultural Hybridity, Cambridge: Polity Press.
Crane, Diana, Kawashima, Nubuko and Kawasaki, Ken'ichi (eds) (2002) Global Culture: Media Arts, Policy and Globalization, London: Routledge.
Held, David (ed.) (2003) The Global Transformations Reader: An Introduction to the Globalization Debate, Cambridge: Polity.
Hopper, Paul (2007) Understanding Cultural Globalization, Cambridge: Polity.
Tomlinson, John (1991) Cultural Imperialism: A Critical Introduction, London: Pinter,
Nederveen Pieterse, Jan (2009) (2nd edn.) Globalization and Culture: Global Melange, Oxford: Rowman & Littlefield.

Further key readings will be made available for each topic.

Association in the course directory

Studium: Diplom 343, UF 344, MA 844;
Code/Modul: 426/428, 436/438, 426/526, 526/528, 536/538, 721-723, MA6, MA7;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0318

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