UNIQUE SERIES AKTU Syllabus
BBFD102

Cultural Studies

L-T-P2-1-0 Credits3 Session2024-25 TypeTheory
Appears in 1 semester

BFAD · Sem 1 (Core)

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Syllabus

5 units · 40 lecture hours · weightage in %
Unit1

Unit 1

8 hrs

INTRODUCTION TO CIVILIZATIONS AND CULTURAL STUDIES Definition and Scope of Cultural Studies Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia, Indus Valley, Egypt, and China Key Concepts: Culture, Civilization, Identity, and Ideology The Impact of Religion, Art, and Science on Early Civilizations The Interdisciplinary Nature of Cultural Studies The Relevance of Cultural Studies in Contemporary Society

Unit2

Unit 2

8 hrs

INTERRELATION OF CLOTHING AND CULTURE Historical Perspective: How Clothing Reflects Cultural Values Traditional Clothing and Textiles of Major World Cultures Symbolism and Cultural Significance in Dress The Impact of Colonization on Indigenous Clothing Modern Adaptations and the Revival of Traditional Textiles

Unit3

Unit 3

8 hrs

CLOTHING AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR Clothes and Self-Concept Conformity and Individuality Clothing Symbolism

Unit4

Unit 4

8 hrs

STUDY OF COMMUNITIES AND THEIR CULTURAL PRACTICES Understanding Communities and Their Cultural Heritage Case Studies: Tribal and Folk Textiles of India Rituals, Festivals, and Their Influence on Clothing Gender, Class, and Cultural Expression through Clothing Globalization and Its Impact on Cultural Homogeneity

Unit5

Unit 5

8 hrs

MODERN CIVILIZATIONS AND CULTURAL TRANSFORMATIONS The Impact of Colonialism and Globalization on Cultures Cultural Homogenization vs. Cultural Preservation Modernization and Its Effect on Traditional Practices Case Studies: The Effect of Westernization on Indian Culture, The Transformation of Japanese Culture Teaching- Learning

Practical Work

  1. Methodology
  2. Topics will be taught and discussed in interactive sessions using conventional black board and chalk as well as ICT tools such aspower point presentations and videos. Course materials will be provided from primary and secondary sources of information.
  3. Suggested Assignments
  4. •Make a group presentation (at least three students in a group) on any one civilization from across the world studying in detail their origin, food, clothing, shelter, religion, rituals, customs, symbolism– religious and culturaletc.
  5. •Make a group presentation (four students) on any Indian or Internationaltribe
  6. •studyingindetailabouttheirevolution, culture,religion,rituals,costumesand isolation and relatedproblems
  7. •Todoacomparativestudyoftwofamiliesviz-a-viztheirorigin,cultureandrituals for important landmarks inlife Suggested Movies Toexposethestudentstotheculturalinfluences,lifestyles,socialinteractionrituals,cus toms, clothing. Mirch Masala Manthan BenHur God Must Be Crazy Harishchandrachi FactoryAchhut Kanya DoBigha Zameen Persepolis MammaMia Babette’s Feast etc.
  8. Suggested Visits
  9. •Tribal section of a localmuseum
  10. •History section of anearbymuseum
  11. •Cultural centers in the nearvicinity
Course Objectives5 points
  • To create awareness about the Indian and global civilizations and theirevolution
  • To understand the interrelation of clothing with differentcultures
  • To understand human behavior viz-a-vizclothing
  • To become aware of various tribes around theworld
  • To understand the reasons leading to universalization of moderncivilizations
Course Outcomes (COs)7 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts, theories, and methods in cultural studies. 1
  2. CO2Develop the ability to critically analyze cultural products (media, literature, art, etc.) and practices in historical, social, and political contexts.
  3. CO3Understand the complexities of cultural diversity, including race, class, gender, sexuality, and ethnicity. 2
  4. CO4Analyze the effects of globalization on cultural exchange and local traditions. 4
  5. CO5Analyze current cultural trends and issues, including media representations, consumer culture, and cultural resistance. 4 EvaluationPattern Sr.no Details of the Evalution
  6. CO1InternalContinuousAssessmentintheformofPractical, Viva-voce, Assignments, Attendance (CT+AT+TAQ) 30%
  7. CO2End SemesterExamination 70%
Text Books & References7 books

Textbooks

  1. Horn, Marilyn, J., The Second Skin: An Interdisciplinary Study of Clothing, Houghton Mifflin Co., 1975

Reference Books

  1. Sharma, Ram Sharan, Material Culture & Social Formations in AncientIndia, Macmillan India Ltd.,2007
  2. Bose,M.L.,SocialandCulturalHistoryofAncientIndia,ConceptPublishing Co., 1998
  3. Fisher,Nora, Mud,MirrorandThread: FolkTraditionsofRuralIndia,GranthaCorporation,2007
  4. Ganguly-Scrase, Ruchira and Scrase, Timothy J., Globalization and the Middle Classes in India: The Social and Cultural Impact of NeoliberalReforms
  5. Srinivas, Mysore Narasimha char and Srinivas, M. N., Social Change InModern India (Rev Edn.), Orient Longman Pvt. Ltd.,2005

Online Resources

  1. http://www.indianetzone.com/37/indian_tribal_people.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tribe http://historymatters.gmu.edu/mse/film/socialhist.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_India http://www.globalpolitician.com/print.asp?id=3502 http://asiasociety.org/countries/traditions/indian-society-and-ways-living

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