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120691 PS Proseminar Cultural and Media Studies (2019S)

(Post-)Subcultures in Britain

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work

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Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 07.03. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 14.03. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 21.03. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 28.03. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 04.04. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 11.04. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 02.05. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 09.05. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 16.05. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 23.05. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 06.06. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 13.06. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19
  • Thursday 27.06. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 4 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-19

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This proseminar gives an overview over different subcultures in the past and present. It explores 'classical' British subcultures (Ted, mod, punk, goth), more recent so-called post-subcultural trends revolving specifically around multi-ethnicity, gender and gender diversity as well as digital subcultures.
We will draw on cultural semiotics and film analysis to investigate (post-)subcultural artifacts (photographs, video clips, films) and discuss mass media responses as well as questions of commodification.

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance (max. 2 absences), active participation in class, presentation, response paper, proseminar paper

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Active class participation: 10%
Class presentation: 20%
Response paper: 20%
Proseminar paper: 50%

Students must attain at least 60% of each to pass the course.

Grading scheme:
1 (very good): 90-100%
2 (good): 80-89%
3 (satisfactory): 70-79%
4 (pass): 60-69%
5 (fail): 0-59%

Examination topics

There will be no written exam.

Reading list

Book:
- Sam Knee: The Bag I'm In: Underground Music and Fashion in Britain, 1960-1990. (2015)

Films:
- Jubilee, dir. Derek Jarman (1977)
- The Hunger, dir. Tony Scott (1983)
- My Beautiful Laundrette, dir. Stephen Frears (1985)
- Human Traffic, dir. Justin Kerrigan (1999)
- Stud Life, dir. Campbell X (2012)
- Dressed as a Girl, dir. Colin Rothbart (2015)

All primary and secondary material will be provided at the beginning of the semester.

Association in the course directory

Studium: BA 612;
Code/Modul: BA09.1;
Lehrinhalt: 12-4040

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