Students explore theories of representations through the lens of cultural studies, to consider how media representation is interrelated with the construction of social identities and cultures. Through consideration of case studies drawn from diverse media environments, students analyze how questions of power, inequality and social issues are connected to the construction of knowledge in representation. In the process, students explore how we construct and negotiate our identities and meaning through acts of media representation. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of CMNS 2140 and CMNS 2100.
Students explore theories of representations through the lens of cultural studies, to consider how media representation is interrelated with the construction of social identities and cultures. Through consideration of case studies drawn from diverse media environments, students analyze how questions of power, inequality and social issues are connected to the construction of knowledge in representation. In the process, students explore how we construct and negotiate our identities and meaning through acts of media representation. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of CMNS 2140 and CMNS 2100.
