SBS 3360 - Topics in Culture

Credits: 3

Topics in Culture familiarizes students with the interdisciplinary field of cultural studies. Topics may include gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, youth, and family. Upon successful completion of the course, students have a greater understanding of cultural studies, particularly regarding issues of power in social relations.

Prerequisites: EN 1110 - Composition I

Course Learning Outcomes:

Understand the interrelation of theory, issues and knowledge, including historical frameworks and methodology of relevant disciplines in relation to the study of gender and culture.
Understand the interlocking systems of power which produce differences among men, women and between women and men in various cultural milieus.
Understand feminist texts, debates, language and theoretical issues in the study of gender and culture.
Understand critical analysis to the study of complex approaches to culture.