Introduction to cultural studies 1.S3.EP.55
Course objectives:
The main goal of the lkecture is acquainting students with the terminology, research methods, and interpretive strategies commonly applied in cultural studies.
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Course content:
1. Culture: origin & basic terms.
2. Main themes in approaching culture.
3. Popular culture: definitions.
5. Music & music business.
6. Culture industries – beyond the Frankfurt School.
7. Studying youth subcultures.
8. Advertising and commercial culture.
9. Major programming trends in TV/streaming platforms.
10. Convergence cultures.
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Methods of teaching: lecture, multi-media presentations, ICT tools/e-learning option if needed
Field of study
Student workload
Study level
Education profile
Type of course
The semester in which the subject is carried out
Mode
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes acc to PRK 2019
Knowledge:
Student knows:
1. basic terminology and theories of cultural studies (k_W02/P6S_WG)
2. main methods of analysis and interpretation of culture products, in the studied disciplines, including theories and research schools within English philology (k_W04/P6S_WG)
Assessment criteria
Forms of evaluation of learning outcomes
Written end-of-term exam - 100% of the final grade (outcomes 1,2)
Grading criteria:
60% - 70% - 3.0 (barely adequate knowledge; numerous errors)
71% - 75% - 3.5 (adequate knowledge; some errors)
76% - 85% - 4.0 (above average knowledge; few errors)
86% - 90% - 4.5 (superior knowledge; few errors)
91% - 100% - 5.0 (superior knowledge; no errors)
Bibliography
Reading list
Longhurst, Brian, et al. Introducing Cultural Studies. Routledge, 2016.
Storey, John. Cultural Theory and Popular Culture: An Introduction. Routledge, 2021.
Supplementary reading
Barker, Chris. Cultural Studies: Theory and Practice. Sage, 2012.
Additional information
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