Cultural Theory and Analysis: Junior Colloquium
AMST 209
Spring 2022
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In this course, we will interrogate the ways in which we come to understand cultural representation and theories of social and political power within the field of American studies. We will analyze forms of representation using an array of theoretical and textual methods, from economic and class theories, to visual theory to feminist studies and critical race analysis, to theories of virtuality and freakery. We will engage with highly dense theoretical pieces as well as more popular cultural texts, such as film, documentaries, and websites. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS AMST |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AMST) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
will include
Jean Amery, At the Mind¿s Limits: Contemplations by a Survivor on Auschwitz and its Realities
John Berger, Ways of Seeing
Judith Butler, Precarious Life: The Powers of Mourning and Violence
Richard Dawkins, The God Delusion
Peter Kropotkin, ¿Anarchist Morality¿
Edward Said, Representations of the Intellectual
Sarah Schulman, Conflict is Not Abuse: Overstating Harm, Community Responsibility, and the Duty of Repair
Valerie Solanas, SCUM Manifesto
John Zerzan, Future Primitive and Other Essays
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Examinations and Assignments:
Students will write a midterm paper (5-7pg), post to a Moodle forum, and write a longer final essay (12-15pg). |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Grappo,Laura Times: .....F. 01:20PM-04:10PM; Location: ALLB304; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 2 | FR: 1 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 0 |
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