Units of Study

GCST1601 - Introduction to Cultural Studies

Winter Main, 2013  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Liam David Grealy
Email: lgre3488@uni.sydney.edu.au

Description

Cultural studies explores everyday life, media and popular culture. It shows us how we can make sense of contemporary culture as producers, consumers, readers and viewers, in relation to our identities and communities. How do various cultural texts and practices convey different kinds of meaning and value? Drawing upon key approaches in the field, students will learn how to analyse cultural forms such as advertising, television, film and popular music.

Assessments

1x online reflective learning journal equivalent to 2000 words (40%), 1x group presentation (10%), 1x2000wd essay (40%) and participation (10%)

Classes

1x2-hr lecture/week, 1x1-hr tutorial/week

Please Note: This timetable is a draft timetable and subject to change.

 Monday

  10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm

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Lecture 1

           

 

Lecture 2

           
1 This class runs from Week 1 to Week 3
2 This Lecture occurs once only on 22 July 2013

 Tuesday

  10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm

GCST1601

Lecture 3

           

 

Lecture 4

           
3 This class runs from Week 1 to Week 3
4 This Lecture occurs once only on 23 July 2013

 Thursday

  10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm

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Lecture 5

           

 

Lecture 6

           
5 This class runs from Week 1 to Week 3
6 This Lecture occurs once only on 25 July 2013

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