IMCS1018 Popular Culture (5 op)
Arvosteluasteikko
0-5
Opetuskieli/-kielet
englanti
Osaamistavoitteet
On completing the course, the student
- is able to define central concepts of popular culture studies
- understands the position and significance of popular culture in contemporary societies and the engagement of popular culture in commerciality
- can analyse phenomena of popular culture and recognize its roles and functions in different social and cultural contexts.
Suoritustavat
Lectures, discussions, learning assignments
Sisältö
Theories of popular culture, popular forms, genres, identity and representation, social constructivism
Lisätiedot
Timing: 2nd year
Kirjallisuus
| ISBN-numero | Tekijä, julkaisuvuosi, teoksen nimi, julkaisija |
|---|---|
| Storey, John: Cultural Theory and Popular Culture: An Introduction. 2015. | |
| Sturken, Marita & Lisa Cartwright: Practices of Looking: An Introduction to Visual Culture. 2009. (parts) | |
| Kress, Gunther & Theo van Leeuwen: Reading Images: The Grammar of Visual Design. 1996. (parts) | |
| Other literature as specified by the teacher |
Arviointiperusteet
Learning assignments during the course and final paper