Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understanding the idea of consumer society, as well as the role of consumption in contemporary culture
- Engaging and deconstructing power structures connected to consumerism
- Learning to reflect on how one engages in consumption and how one can critically approach this both on an individual and professional levels
- Reflecting on one's own main field of study within the framework of the course
Credits: 3
Schedule: 01.03.2021 - 05.04.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Anastasia Seregina, Maria Villa Largacha
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anastasia Seregina, Maria Villa Largacha
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course will consist of discussion-based lectures as well as a variety of art- and ethnography-based exercises to get students to engage topics bodily.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Individual essay 60%, art-based group work 40%. In addition, participation in class in the form of discussion and a variety of art- and ethnography-based exercises will be required, but not graded.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures 18h, preparation for lectures 12h, individual work 40h, reflection 10h.
80% attendance required.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Book chapters and articles on the topic of consumer culture and consumer society from a variety of fields, such as consumer research, sociology, anthropology, and art education.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
No prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
17 Partnerships for the Goals
- Teacher: Villa Largacha Maria