This course offers an introduction to the study of culture and provides foundational theoretical and methodological tools essential for further studies in cultural studies.
The course is organised into two main parts: an overview of the origins and history of the field, which is followed by an accessible introduction to key approaches used in cultural studies to analyse and interpret social phenomena and cultural artefacts, including material culture, film, social media, and more.
To foster deeper engagement and active learning, students will be divided into smaller learning groups. Instead of weekly sessions with the entire group, these smaller groups will meet every two weeks for interactive discussions and exercises with me.
In lieu of weekly sessions, the course places strong emphasis on independent study and practice: multiple reading and homework assignments will be provided for students to work on at home. These assignments will help students develop practical skills in cultural analysis and interpretation. All completed assignments will be compiled into a learning portfolio, which students will submit at the end of the semester.
Course materials and assignments will be made available via Stud.IP. A detailed syllabus outlining further course requierements, topics, assignments, and dates for meeting in class will be provided at the beginning of the semester. |
