General Information Theories of Pop Culture Course name ECTS 4 Credits Semester summer Aims This course explores popular cultural of masculinity, femininity, and sexuality “makings” through typical representation of gender within popular culture. Investigating diverse cultural forms such as TV series, film, and music videos, this course will look into the ways in which gendered and sexual identities are shaped by, and in turn shape, popular understandings of gender. In particular, we will analyze how such critical factors as ethnicity, race, gender, class, age, region, and sexuality are constructed in popular culture. As case studies, we will examine TV series, movies and music videos. To understand the interrelation of gender and popular culture, including historical • frameworks and methodology of relevant disciplines in relation to the study of gender and culture. To understand the interlocking systems of power which produce differences among men, • women and between women and men in various cultural settings. To become familiar with theoretical texts, debates, language and theoretical issues in the • study of gender and culture. To demonstrate critical and independent thought. •
General Information Course name Theories of Pop Culture ECTS Credits 4 Semester summer Aims This course explores popular cultural “makings” of masculinity, femininity, and sexuality through typical representation of gender within popular culture. Investigating diverse cultural forms such as TV series, film, and music videos, this course will look into the ways in which gendered and sexual identities are shaped by, and in turn shape, popular understandings of gender. In particular, we will analyze how such critical factors as ethnicity, race, gender, class, age, region, and sexuality are constructed in popular culture. As case studies, we will examine TV series, movies and music videos. • To understand the interrelation of gender and popular culture, including historical frameworks and methodology of relevant disciplines in relation to the study of gender and culture. • To understand the interlocking systems of power which produce differences among men, women and between women and men in various cultural settings. • To become familiar with theoretical texts, debates, language and theoretical issues in the study of gender and culture. • To demonstrate critical and independent thought.