Cultural analysis
Object: The course will give students a basic understanding of the culture which surrounds us. Such an understanding is central to the ability to communicate properly. Culture is a highly ambiguous concept, so it is important to take different approaches to the study of culture. Emphasis will be put on media`s role as producer, transformer and reproducer of culture.
Academic content: the course deals with the following main topics:
1. The socio-anthropological perspective on culture.
2. The sociological perspective on culture.
3. Cultural studies
4. Cultural analysis
Workform:
The course will consist of 10 hours of seminar teaching and 5 hours of tutor based teaching related to the completion of a project in cultural analysis.
This project could either be an oral presentation or a written report where cultural analysis is linked to the master project.
Monday 22.02: kl 08.15 –11.00
Wednesday 24.02: kl 11.15–14.00
Monday 01.03: kl 08.15 –11.00
Prequalifications:
The course starts 22/02/2010 / Week 08, and ends 01/03/2010 / Week 09
Location: sted
Provider: MA design
Target group: MA Design
Target year of study: Master 1
Capacity: 20
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