AMST 255 - Culture Clash

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

What is culture, and how do we go about studying it When did the idea of culture come into being, and how has it changed over time What kind of politics are cultural politics, and are they real politics or a distraction from real politics Do we still have an American culture today Is there a difference between culture and entertainment What happens when cultures conflict or collide These are just a few of the questions students will wrestle with in this introduction to cultural studies. Combining historical and theoretical accounts with readings of music, visual culture, and literature, this course will give students the tools they need to think critically about the increasingly complex world they inhabit. 1.00 units, Seminar

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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