COM 275 - Theorizing Culture

Institution:

Reading Area Community College

Subject:

Communications

Description:

This course will introduce students to interpretive theories and their use in analyzing how humans create meaningful identities - both individually and collectively. Students will (i) study and critique various theoretical accounts of human experience and (ii) use these theories to examine diverse forms of human meaning making, including art, politics, and education. Upon completion of the course, students will be able not only to examine how cultures and individuals use symbolic structures to promote particular meanings and values but also to analyze contemporary social challenges and to use theory to explore solutions.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

COM 121 or COM 122

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

A Grade of C or Higher is Required for all Listed Prerequisite Courses.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.racc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 372-4721

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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