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The main goal of this course is to familiarize students with the conceptual background and the analytical tools required to frame research in the field of cultural studies. By the end of the course students should be able to:
-Demonstrate conceptual knowledge of the main theoretical lines underlying cultural studies
-Critically reflect on the dynamic relation between culture, power, and meaning
-Formulate informed reflections on case studies and suggest ways to improve them
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This course is survey of the main discussions, achievements, and problems related to the broad field of academic enquiry known as Cultural Studies. The field of cultural studies is so vast, however, that any semester course requires a selection of contents, since a truly comprehensive account would be virtually impossible. Consequently, this class offers a particular version of cultural studies that incorporates topics analyzed from an anthropological viewpoint. Based on close readings of selected writers, we will discuss the key concepts, texts, and scope that make up cultural studies today. By paying attention to its history, development, theory, and practice, students will learn the importance, influence, and legacy of cultural studies in the contemporary world.
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cultural studies, anthropology, contemporary world, power, meaning, space, place, the urban city, bodies, representation, subjectivity
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DAY 1 Introduction to Cultural Studies. First Period
Introduction. This first introductory class will be devoted to explaining the dynamics of the course, practical aspects such as methodology, assistance, and evaluation, and students' self introductions. In addition, we will have a brief overview of the key concepts, central problems, and methodologies of cultural studies.
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DAY 1 Introduction to Cultural Studies. Second Period
Based upon the first reading, in this class we will talk expand our discussion of the parameters, key concepts, thinkers, intellectual strands, central problems, and methodologies of cultural studies.
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DAY 1 Afternoon session
In this session, students will work in groups and have a number of discussions and written exercises.
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DAY 2 Cultural Space and Urban Place. First Period
Cultural space and urban place. This class will consider the meanings of space and place, paying attention to how these are built upon social relations of power. We will reflect on the post-industrial society, the global city, and urbanization, among other topics.
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DAY 2 Cultural Space and Urban Place. Second Period
Cultural space and urban place. This class will consider the meanings of space and place, paying attention to how these are built upon social relations of power. We will reflect on the post-industrial society, the global city, and urbanization, among other topics.
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DAY 2 Afternoon session
In this session, students will work in groups and have a number of discussions and written exercises.
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DAY 3 Visual Culture. First Period
In contemporary societies we are surrounded by the products of visual culture. Ever since its invention in 1839, the photographic image and its steady evolution have shaped our experience of reality—from chronicling our changing world to anchoring us to consumer culture. But despite the meteoric rise of photography to a mass medium over the past century and a half, there’s something different about visual culture in the digital age. In this class, two overarching themes shape our examination of visual culture. Firstly, a shift from modernity to postmodernity. Secondly, we shall place particular emphasis on the city, for visual culture is intimately linked to urban life.
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DAY 3 Second Period
Preparations for student group presentations. (Topic to be announced)
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DAY 3 Afternoon Session
In this session, students will have group presentations.
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DAY 4 The cultural construction of the body. First Period
The cultural construction of the body. The cultural shaping of human bodies is charted in this class. We begin with a consideration of the social construction of human corporeality. Next, we examine the cultural regulation of the human body to show how cultural values are ‘inscribed’ on the body. We then review some issues of representation related to fashion, femininity and masculinity. In the last section of the class we will examine developments in technoculture around the cyborg, which could presage the end of the human body as we know it.
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DAY 4 The cultural construction of the body. Second Period
The cultural construction of the body. The cultural shaping of human bodies is charted in this class. We begin with a consideration of the social construction of human corporeality. Next, we examine the cultural regulation of the human body to show how cultural values are ‘inscribed’ on the body. We then review some issues of representation related to fashion, femininity and masculinity. In the last section of the class we will examine developments in technoculture around the cyborg, which could presage the end of the human body as we know it.
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DAY 4 Afternoon session
In this session, students will work in groups and have a number of discussions and written exercises.
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DAY 5 In-class activities.
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DAY 5 In-class activities.
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DAY 5 In-class activities.
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Exam: 40 % A final in-class term exam will take place. However, evaluation will be based not only
on the results of the final exam but it will also take into account the midterm presentation, continuous active participation and general learning attitudes.
Papers: 20% Students will be asked to submit short reports (approx. 150 words) before coming to class through the University Web Portal. These postings will be personal comments about a newspaper article or similar material related to the topic of the class.
Class Participation: 20% Special importance will be placed on continuous, active and meaningful participation in class.
Others: 20% Students are required to make one midterm group presentation that will account for 20% of the overall evaluation.
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A compulsory reading (approximately 20 pages) before each class.
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Please note that this class requires reading academic articles each week. The readings are an integral part of the course. Without reading, it is not possible to take part in class discussions and debates. Therefore, it expected that participants will study the materials each day before attending class. *Some minor changes in the syllabus might be made. However, the course will follow the structure noted above.
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