Universität Wien

124000 VO STEOP: Introduction to Anglophone Cultures and Societies (2014S)

Highlights of British Popular Culture

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Moodle u: stream

Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 11.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 11.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 18.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 18.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 25.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 01.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 01.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 08.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 29.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 06.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 13.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03
  • Tuesday 20.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C1 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-O1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture course will introduce you to major theoretical approaches, selected practices and key issues relevant to the study of culture/s. Cultural Studies makes use of a plurality of approaches and methodologies which have been developed in the contexts of different disciplines and positions, ranging from philosophy to sociology, from Marxism to psychoanalysis, or from linguistics to literary theory. This diversity also reflects the plurality of possible meanings that can be associated with the concept of “culture”. We will learn about the production and consumption of cultural artefacts and investigate key issues such as culture and meaning making processes, identities shaped by gender, race and class or the interrelation between power and knowledge. There will be the opportunity to "do" Cultural Studies and we will apply theoretical models to a wide range of cultural material with a focus on British popular culture. Our examples will range from the Monarchy to anarchy, from High Culture to punk, from the Mini Cooper to the mini-skirt and from Hamlet to James Bond.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam (Multiple Choice)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The aim of this interactive lecture programme is to introduce students to the basic theoretical approaches to the study of popular culture. It will provide students with a theoretical, analytical and historical introduction to Britishness and popular culture.

Examination topics

(Interactive) lecture

Reading list

Material will be provided on the MOODLE platform.

Association in the course directory

Studium: UF 344, BA 612,
Code/Modul: UF 3.3.4-400, BA01.3;
Lehrinhalt: 12-4000
StEOP-BA

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