50229 Contemporary Cultures
8cpDisciplinary Strand – Cultural Studies – 100 level – Elective
Subject coordinator: Dr Tony Mitchell
This subject explores further some of the main concepts and methods of the field of cultural studies introduced in Rethinking Culture. It presents critical readings in the three broad areas: techniques of cultural memory (such as the photograph and the Australian landscape), cultural poetics, concepts and methods (such as 'new-anthropology', critical ethnography, feminist poetics and Asian studies), and techniques of cultural performance (such as comedy, dance music culture, and youth culture).
Typical availability
Spring semester, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $866.83
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,900.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
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