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CUA200ZA(文化人類学・民俗学 / Cultural anthropology 200)
Cultural Studies

Zeliha MUGE IGARASHI

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2022
Class code A6208
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Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 木2/Thu.2
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Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
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Grade 2~4
Credit(s) 2
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Open Program
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Global Open Program
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Outline and objectives

Cultural studies analyzes the relationship between representation and power. It provides a variety of theoretical perspectives to understand how culture in the form of movies, advertising, fashion, music, everyday commodities, and other mediums combines with institutions of power in shaping how we communicate with others, interpret our social world, and formulate our identities.
In this class we will analyze things such as how music becomes a communication tool; how the clothes you wear communicate your social status to others; and how discourse and ideologies formulate your ideas of race, gender, and beauty.

Goal

Equip students with a variety of theories through which to interpret and critique the language, symbols, and visual images that we encounter and unconsciously internalize in our everyday lives.
To examine how economics, politics, and culture exert power over what and how we think.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

Classes consist of lectures and discussion. Much of class time is devoted to examining visual images, sound, and other media forms. Each class will introduce a major theory from cultural studies, which students will apply both individually and in groups to a particular cultural case study.
General feedback will be provided at the beginning of each class whereas individual feedback on assignments and quizzes will be provided through Google Classroom.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[オンライン/online]:Introduction

An introduction to cultural studies.

2[対面/face to face]:Theory I: Representation

Examination of different understandings of this keyword.

3[対面/face to face]:Theory II: Language and Linguistics

Ferdinand de Saussure and the language of signs (the signifier and the signified).

4[対面/face to face]:Theory III: Semiotics

Roland Barthes and semiotics. Four Steps to analyzing cultural objects.

5[対面/face to face]:Theory IV: Discourse

Michel Foucault and discourse.

6[対面/face to face]:Culture and Ideology

Louis Althusser and interpellation.

7[対面/face to face]:Capitalism, Economy, Marxism

Basics of Marxist theory.

8[対面/face to face]:Consumption and Identity

Relation between consumption and identity formation.

9[対面/face to face]:Popular Culture and the Culture Industries

The genre system and product standardization. Quiz #1

10[対面/face to face]:Ethnicity, Race, Nation

Self identity and social identity. Typing and stereotyping.

11[対面/face to face]:Sex, Gender, Body I: Femininities

Social construction of femininity and its reflection in the media.

12[対面/face to face]:Sex, Gender, Body II: Masculinities

Social construction of masculinity and its reflection in the media.

13[対面/face to face]:Kawaii Fashion and Culture

What is "kawaii"? What does"kawaii" do?

14[対面/face to face]:Final Quiz & Wrap-up

Concluding remarks and Quiz #2.

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students are required to read before each lesson and come to class prepared to discuss them. Preparatory study and review time for this class are two hours per week.

Textbooks

Readings as well as relevant media will be uploaded to Google Drive.

References

- Hall, Stuart, Jessica Evans, and Sean Nixon. 1997. Representation: Culture Representation and Signifying Practice, First Edition. Sage Publications Ltd. ISBN: 9780761954323.
- Barker, Chris. 2012. Cultural Studies: Theory and Practice, Fourth Edition. Sage Publications Ltd. ISBN: 9780857024800.
- Lewis, Jeff. 2008. Cultural Studies: The Basics. 2nd edition. Sage Publications Ltd. ISBN: 1412922305

Grading criteria

Participation 15%
Assignments 45%
Quizzes 40%

Changes following student comments

None.

Others

Students are encouraged to take Media Studies before taking this class.

Prerequisite

None