FSE Campus Venlo
World Orientation: An Introduction to Cultural Studies
Volledige vakbeschrijving
In this course students will acquire a foundation in cultural studies. They will study, for example, the role of cultural identity in shaping dynamics of inclusion and exclusion. Students will also explore some key concepts in the field, including multiculturalism and Diasporas. Particular attention will be paid to how taking a cultural perspective can increase ones understanding regarding issues in a range of academic fields.Doelstellingen van dit vak
• Students acquire a basic insight into several foundational cultural concepts, such as ‘culture’, ‘identity’, and ‘multiculturalism’. • This course gives students insight into how cultural concepts and ideas can be applied to the study of different fields (e.g. food, business, law). • Students work on their critical thinking skills and are challenged to support their opinion (during tasks and debates) with scientific evidence.Aanbevolen literatuur
In this course students do not use one overarching book. Instead an e- reader will be provided which contains numerous literature sources per task. Students decide for themselves which sources from the list/e- reader they will read to prepare for the post-discussion of a task.VCO1003
Periode 4
27 jan 2025
28 mrt 2025
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5.0Coördinator:
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Lecture(s), PBLEvaluatiemethoden:
Attendance, Assignment, Written exam