Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies

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CUA300ZA(文化人類学・民俗学 / Cultural anthropology 300)
Postcolonial Studies

Kukhee Choo

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2025
Class code A6315
Previous Class code A6545
Previous Class title Comparative Media
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 水3/Wed.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name S601
Grade 3~4
Credit(s) 2
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Outline and objectives

This course will introduce students to essential critical theories, ranging from Marxism, psychoanalysis, gender and sexuality, racism, postcolonialism to postmodernism. Critical theory contextualizes, examines, and theorizes culture as it influences and shapes our everyday lives and social structures. Students will learn about the various academic approaches on how to analyze culture based on the canonical works of critical theories, especially focusing on postcolonial studies, and learn how to apply such critical theories to our everyday lives.

Goal

In addition to teaching the students about critical theories and postcolonialism and related media examples, this class aims to develop critical thinking and analytical skills. Throughout the semester students will:
•learn methodologies to analyze various media through the lens of postcolonial theories
•examine the specific operations of how postcolonial concepts influence media representations
•learn how to analyze the postcolonial relationships to self and society
•improve critical thinking ability and demonstrate that ability by constructing strong arguments during class discussions and through written class assignments

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 will be discussion-based, with visual material such as images and clips of news, films, popular culture, etc. Each week students will be provided with an academic reading relevant to the topic. These readings will be important background information and/or will be directly addressed as the topic of the class content and discussion. Discussions based on the reading material will be facilitated by questions from the instructor to help the students explore and develop their critical and analytical skills for that topic. Students will be assessed on their understanding of the readings through class discussions and presentations. In class, feedback is given using some comments in relation to student questions and comments.

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

Why critical theory?

2[対面/face to face]:Ideology

Readings on Marxism

3[対面/face to face]:Hegemony

Readings on how to analyze culture

4[対面/face to face]:Psychoanalysis

Readings on how to analyze the mind

5[対面/face to face]:Structuralism

Readings on how to analyze language

6[対面/face to face]:Poststructuralism

Readings on how to analyze thinking processes

7[対面/face to face]:Midterm review

Midterm exam

8[対面/face to face]:Feminism, Gender & Sexuality

Readings on gender and sexuality

9[対面/face to face]:Race & Racism

Readings on racism

10[対面/face to face]:Postcolonialism

Readings on colonialism and its aftermath

11[対面/face to face]:Orientalism

Readings on race, gender, and class

12[対面/face to face]:Postmodernism

Readings on postmodernism

13[対面/face to face]:21st century issues

How to stay critical

14[対面/face to face]:Final review

Final exam

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

Students should complete the assigned readings before each class and study the notes they take in class. Preparatory study and review time for this class are about 3 hours each.

Textbooks

Storey, John (2021). Cultural theory and popular culture: An introduction (10th ed.). Routledge.

References

Additional reading material will be provided on HOPPII.

Grading criteria

Class participation (10%)
Reading assignments (20%)
Asking questions, speaking up during class discussions, and class behavior (20%)
Midterm exam (20%)
Final exam (30%)

Changes following student comments

Not applicable.

Equipment student needs to prepare

Pen and paper notebook. Students are not allowed to use computers, tablets or smartphones in this class so students must take notes by hand in class. They are also responsible for bringing hard copies of the required readings to class.

Others

Do not miss the first class as a selection process may occur.

The content of this syllabus may be subject to change.

Prerequisite

None.

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