609894 VU Introduction to British and Anglophone Cultures A
summer semester 2021 | Last update: 01.12.2021 | Place course on memo listTo achieve a basis in the theory of Cultural Studies and acquire an overview of British culture.
Topics, amongst others are: definitions of ‘Culture/ culture’ and concepts and theories of ‘Cultural Studies’; Identity and difference; semiotics and representation; nationality, history, and politics: cultural analyses of space; negotiations of cultural values; selfhood and society. This term, a particular focus will be on popular culture.
Presentations - including contemporary sources (DVDs, Internet, Youtube etc.), in-class discussions to heighten cultural awareness and critical thinking. Attendance at first session is obligatory.
Final exam, regular written assignments (dossier) and tasks and class participation.
Final exam, regular written assignments (dossier) and tasks and class participation.
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Students are recommended not to take this course in the first semester.
- Faculty of Language, Literature and Culture
- Faculty of Teacher Education