SP0076 CULTURAL STUDIES: A COOL DIVE INTO THE HOT TOPICS OF CULTURE

What is culture? What is cultural identity? Is there an essential relationship between culture and society? How can the discipline of cultural studies become exciting in the twenty-first century? Is this the age of postmodernity or is the notion of supermodernity more appropriate for our digitalised private and public environment? Has the phenomenon of globalisation led to a radically new perception of time and space? Do we really interact with one another or merely with the mediated images of each other? This course will address many such questions related to the broad field of human culture, as it will draw on stimulating examples from literature, philosophy, architecture, music, theatre, performance art, sociology, history and life itself. It will familiarise you with some of the most important concepts of humanity, covering a wide range of hot topics. It will enable you to process cultural information wisely, think on your own and expand your horizons of knowledge. Whether you prepare for a journey in the world of the arts or a career in business administration, this course will help you better understand the world in which you live. After undertaking this course, you will be able to communicate the notion of supermodernity in our increasing digitalised world. If you are interested in how culture is shaped by the present and future changes, this course will address the many aspects of human culture that cuts across all disciplines. This is for you even if your future career does not involve culture and the arts; it will help you understand the people you come in contact with in your personal life and your career.