One or more themes in the field of Cultural Studies will be identified by the tutor, and the course will introduce students to the key texts and theories commonly employed in related themes with an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches. Students will be required to complete a written research project on a selected topic.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Lecturer Şevket Sarper Dörter
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
This course is not offered this semester
Office Hour(s)
This course is not offered this semester
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lecture, presentations, classroom discussions, written and oral feedback.
Principle Sources
-Depending on the focus of the topics to be covered each term, different reading lists will be provided by the tutor.
Other Sources
-Depending on the focus of the topics to be covered each term, different reading list of secondary sources will be provided by the tutor.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to the course
Reading lists and materials
Possible themes :
Oral Presentation, extensive reading, classroom discussions, research term paper
2. Week
Hall, Stuart. “Cultural Studies and Its Theoretical Legacies” “Encoding, Decoding”
Oral Presentation, extensive reading, classroom discussions, research term paper
3. Week
Marx, Karl. “Fetishism of Commodities” & “Estranged Labour”
Oral Presentation, extensive reading, classroom discussions, research term paper
4. Week
Anderson, Benedict. “Imagined Communities: Nationalism’s Cultural Roots”
Oral Presentation, extensive reading, classroom discussions, research term paper
5. Week
Rancière, Jacques. “The Emancipated Spectator”
Oral Presentation, extensive reading, classroom discussions, research term paper
6. Week
Fabian, Johannes. “Introduction” from Time and the Other
Oral Presentation, extensive reading, classroom discussions, research term paper
7. Week
De Certeau, Michel. “Walking in the City”
Oral Presentation, extensive reading, classroom discussions, research term paper
8. Week
Stoler, Ann Laura. “The Rot Remains”
Oral Presentation, extensive reading, classroom discussions, research term paper
9. Week
Bourdieu, Pierre. “How Can One be a Sports Fan?”
Oral Presentation, extensive reading, classroom discussions, research term paper
10. Week
Morris, Meaghan. “Things to Do In Shopping Centres”
Oral Presentation, extensive reading, classroom discussions, research term paper
11. Week
Harraway, Donna. “A Cyborg Manifesto”
Oral Presentation, extensive reading, classroom discussions, research term paper
12. Week
Fanon, Franz. “Concerning Violence”
Oral Presentation, extensive reading, classroom discussions, research term paper
13. Week
Garnham, Nicholas. “Political Economy and Cultural Studies”
Oral Presentation, extensive reading, classroom discussions, research term paper
14. Week
Final Research Paper Submission
Oral Presentation, extensive reading, classroom discussions, research term paper
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Project(s)
1
30
Attendance
1
20
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Show knowledge of a substantial range of authors, movements and texts from different periods of literary history.
PO-2
Identify the intellectual, cultural and socio-historical contexts in which literature
is written and read.
PO-3
Employ the necessary skills in the reading, analysis and in appreciation of literature.
PO-4
Recognize, interpret, and comment on rhetorical and figurative language.
PO-5
Identify, distinguish between and assess the distinctive characteristics of texts written in the principle literary genres.
PO-6
Recall and define key terms and concepts relating to language, literature and/or culture.
PO-7
Recognize the role of different social and cultural contexts in affecting meaning.
PO-8
Demonstrate responsiveness to the central role of language in the creation of meaning.
PO-9
Recognize different structures and discourse functions of the English language.
PO-10
Display competence both in written and/or oral expression and in the
communication of ideas in a variety of contexts.
PO-11
Demonstrate critical skills in the close reading, description, interpretation,
and analysis of literary and non-literary texts.
PO-12
Use logical thought, critical reasoning, and rhetorical skills to effectively
construct arguments.
PO-13
Apply guided research skills including the ability to gather, sift, organize and
present information and material.
PO-14
Show competence in planning, preparation and revision of essays,
presentations, and other written and project work.
PO-15
Reflect on ethical and philosophical issues raised in literary, critical, and
cultural texts.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
gain comprehensive knowledge about a particular topic related to cultural studies
LO-2
identify, distinguish and explain the reasons and effects of historical and socio-cultural movements related to the topics of cultural studies.
LO-3
employ their knowledge of cultural theory in understanding, analyzing and interpreting literal and non-literal texts and diverse forms of discourse.
LO-4
develop critical thinking skills and use logical reasoning and rhetorical skills to construct arguments.
LO-5
develop a research area of interest and specialize in a particular topic by employing required research techniques and writing a well-organized research paper.
