Cultural Studies
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
| No. | Course learning outcome |
|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate an understanding of the core concepts and contexts of their development; range of perspectives, debates and cultural issues that are addressed in the field; and longstanding and changing modes of thinking about culture. |
| 2 | Demonstrate knowledge of the following principles and methods specific to cultural studies: Interpretation of the relationships between cultural forms, everyday life and sociohistorical contexts; textual analysis and qualitative research into cultural practices; the relevance of cultural research to society. |
| 3 | Demonstrate that they can: critically evaluate the sources, validity and currency of theories; be intellectually curious, open to new ideas, methods and ways of thinking; assess the value of theory to cultural practice. |
| 4 | Demonstrate that they can: Identify critical, intellectual and ethical issues and ways of understanding them; search for relevant secondary literature, synthesize and apply it; Develop qualified, well-informed arguments about multiple dimensions of culture. |
| 5 | Demonstrate that they can: critically interrogate complex ideas and assess their explanatory power; comprehend points of contestation in the field and evaluate differing viewpoints; critically review themes across bodies of literature. |
| 6 | Demonstrate that they can: define, explain and present conclusions about culture to others; communicate effectively in written and oral academic genres; apply forms of evidence in order to justify intellectual positions. |
| 7 | Demonstrate that they can: formulate and analyse significant problems regarding the place of culture in the contemporary world; explain how cultural research contributes to and extends existing knowledge; take responsibility for their own learning and ongoing intellectual development; appreciate ethical responsibilities relating to their field. |
| 8 | Reflect on their theoretical and practical knowledge in order to identify issues worthy of deep consideration. They then formulate an independent study that results in an extended piece of work about their chosen topic. |
