By the end of the course students should be able to: • Understand the broad field of Cultural Studies and the varying areas of study it entails. • Use the correct taught terminology when commenting and identifying assorted aspects of Cultural Studies. • Have a basic working knowledge of the major movements in western culture and politics. • Understand how culture influences the world and themselves.

There is no textbook for this course. A course packet will be provided at the beginning of the semester and worksheets and terminology lists will be uploaded onto Moodle throughout the semester.
Supplementary Texts:
Barker, Chris, and Emma A. Jane. Cultural Studies: Theory and Practice 5th Edition. London: Sage, 2016. Print.
During, Simon. Cultural Studies: A Critical Introduction. London: Routledge, 2010. Print.
Longhurst, Brian, et al. Introducing Cultural Studies Third ed. London: Routledge, 2017. Print.
Ryan, Michael. Cultural Studies: A Practical Introduction. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell, 2010. Print.