COM 52700 - Introduction To Cultural Studies In Communication

An examination of selected cultural studies perspectives on mass communication. The course will cover cultural studies philosophies, theories, and/or approaches to the study of cultural artifacts and practices that may include some of the following: postmodernism, deconstruction, feminism, and post-colonialism, privileging context as a means of understanding culture.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes

1. Describe multiple cultural theory approaches to cultural artifacts and practices.
2. Explain the evolution of cultural studies as a theoretical movement.
3. Apply multiple theoretical lenses to analyze cultural artifacts and practices.
4. Critically critique power relations within the production and consumption of cultural artifacts.