Course Number:

Credit Hours:

4

Course Title:

Cultural Studies: An International Discourse

Course Description:

Identifies the dominant and emerging trends and paradigms in the field of cultural studies in the United States and in the international community. Introduces students to the cross-disciplinary concerns and intellectual issues of ethnic studies, labor studies, gender/feminist studies, popular culture, race/racism policies, arts policy research, cultural and literary analysis, media production and consumption, film studies, performance studies, public and private patronage, and new information technologies research. Examines the various theories and methodologies associated with the cultural studies movements and the diverse authors and activists who have played a role in the production of cultural studies as a field of inquiry and practice. A review of classical theorists and major innovators introduces students to the broad influences of culture on individuals, groups, governments, and society.