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Cultural Studies
The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only.
Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.
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* This major is currently under review. Students who are interested in this major are advised to contact LHA prior to enrolling.
Cultural Studies is an innovative, interdisciplinary field of inquiry that examines the social and cultural forces that shape everyday lives: from war to fast food; from industrial farming to fashion; from new technology to designer puppies. Cultural Studies is committed to providing students with the analytical tools to negotiate, adapt to and understand our rapidly changing, global world. Drawing on diverse themes and topics - such as everyday life, place, race, gender and sexuality, identities, popular culture, globalisation and consumer culture - students will analyse and debate the significance of a range of cultural practices and contexts.
Cultural Studies teaches skills in cultural analysis, critical and creative thinking, problem solving, independent research, effective communication and facilitation. It also provides cultural understanding and awareness of issues of social justice in our information-rich and culturally complex world. Graduates of Cultural Studies find employment in diverse fields, including teaching, government and non-government agencies, media and research as well as community and not-for-profit social, cultural and environmental organisations. Cultural Studies complements study in the humanities and social sciences as well as law, the sciences, creative arts, geography, commerce and education.
Major Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this major students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of Cultural Studies key terms and concepts and how they can be used to generate social change;
- Apply Cultural Studies theory and methodology to a range of cultural situations and practices from popular culture to policy to the politics of everyday life;
- Design and execute independent research, using qualitative research methods;
- Analyse and evaluate contemporary critical debates in the study of culture.
Subjects Required for Major Study
The Cultural Studies major requires at least 48 credit points as outlined below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||
| CST 120 | Culture and Society | 6 | Autumn |
| CST 244 | Cultural Investigations | 6 | Autumn First offered 2017 |
| CST 245 | Contesting Cultures | 6 | Spring First offered 2017 |
| CST 371 | Race and Place | 6 | Spring First offered 2018 |
| LHA 301 | Capstone | 6 | Autumn, Spring First offered 2018 |
Plus THREE from the following, TWO must be at 300 level: | |||
| CST 130 | Cultures in Context | 6 | Spring |
| CST 232 | Social and Cultural Mediascapes | 6 | Autumn First offered 2017 |
| CST 238 | Happiness: Investigating its Causes and Conditions | 6 | Autumn First offered 2017 |
| SOC 225 | Youth Cultures | 6 | Spring First offered 2017 |
| CST 334 | Hollywood and Beyond: Genres Across Cultures | 6 | Spring First offered 2018 |
| CST 351 | Investing in Culture | 6 | First offered 2018 |
| CST 361 | Cultures of Sex, Gender and Sexuality | 6 | Autumn First offered 2018 |
| SOC 344 | Emotions, Bodies & Society | 6 | Autumn First offered 2018 |
| SOC 356 | Cultures in Dispossession | 6 | Autumn First offered 2018 |
| SOC 329 | Social Transformation | 6 | Spring First offered 2018 |
| STS 304 | Body Politics: Contemporary Issues in Social Science & Medicine | 6 | Spring First offered 2018 |
Minor Study
A 24 credit point minor in Cultural Studies is available.
Honours
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au