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
The graduate has familiarity with:
K_W01 advanced terminology, theory and research methods corresponding to the state of the art in the disciplines of culture and religion 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
The graduate is able to:
K_U01 apply advanced terminology, theory and research methods corresponding to the state of the art in the disciplines of culture and religion 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
Social competences
The graduate is ready to:
K_K01 critically appraise their knowledge and content obtained from various sources
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.
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