Universität Wien

120158 PS Interdisciplinary Course (501) = Proseminar Cultural Studies (2009W)

Reading Britain: Doing Cultural Studies in a British Context

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

Diese LVA gilt für das Bachelorstudium nach UG2002, das Diplomstudium (UniStG) und das Lehramt UF Englisch (UniStG).

Registration/Deregistration

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

  • Wednesday 14.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 21.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 28.10. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 04.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 11.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 18.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 25.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 02.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 09.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 16.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 13.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 20.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Wednesday 27.01. 14:00 - 16:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course gives you the chance to learn to apply the concepts of Cultural Studies to cultural material. In this particular case we will be choosing material with a predominantly although not exclusively British focus. We will look at a wide range of cultural material (e.g.literary texts, advertising, songs, TV shows, films, everyday objects) relating to various topics including food, dress (and undress), sport, the past, the land itself and many others. By applying the concepts of Cultural Studies we will explore how representation works and how it is interrelated with issues of identity, in particular ethnic, class, regional, gender and national identities. Although knowledge about Britain will necessarily flow into the course, it is not the focus. The focus lies on acquiring a skill, not knowledge.

Assessment and permitted materials

Class attendance and participation; short class presentations; homework tasks (reading, finding material, writing assignments); final in-class test.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

You will be able to apply the concepts of Cultural Studies to a wide range of cultural material. You will have a better practical understanding of how representation works and how cultural meanings are constructed.

Examination topics

Small group and class discussions, presentations, collaborative work, readings and written reflections and explorations. A reader will be made available but you will also be expected to be active in finding appropriate materials. You will be expected to have already attended lecture 401 Introduction to Cultural Studies but not necessarily lecture 403 British Civilisation.

Reading list


Association in the course directory

Diplom 343, UF 344, BA 612

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