Introduction to Cultural Studies 3301-L1ICSW1
Aims:
1. Instruct students about culture using the perspective of cultural anthropology
2. Allow students better knowledge of English-speaking cultures
3. Encourage conscious participation in culture
Topics:
1. Definitions of culture. Culture and nature.
2. Changes of culture - acculturation, diffusion.
3. Culture and biology - the body in culture.
4. Material culture - the role of artefacts.
5. Material culture - food and clothing as elements of culture.
6. Sexuality, marriage and family.
7. Magic and religion.
8. Power and politics. The concept of modernity.
9. New trends in culture studies: post-colonial studies, eco-criticism etc.
Office hours: Mondays 11.45-13.15 (live or GoogleMeet, please make a prior request by email).
Type of course
Mode
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Students will familiar with:
- K_W01 - advanced terminology, theory and research methods corresponding to the state of the art in the disciplines ofl iterary studies and culture and region studies within the domain of English Studies
- K_W06 - complexity and pluralism of cultures, as well as the historical and institutional conditions of culture, especially in relation to English speaking countries, at an advanced level
Abilities
Students will be able to:
- K_U01 - apply advanced terminology, theory and research methods corresponding to the state of the art in the disciplines of literary studies and culture and region studies within the domain of English Studies
- K_U06 - recognize and describe at an advanced level the complexity and pluralism of cultures, as well as the historical
and institutional conditions of culture, especially in relation to English speaking countries
Education at language level B2+.
Assessment criteria
- self-assessment tests during the semester
- final written exam (verification W,U)
Bibliography
Ember, Carol R. Melvin Ember, Cultural Anthropology.
Haviland, William A., Cultural Anthropology.
Additional information
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