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CMM2115 Cultural Matrix
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS AND ARTS
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

The main aim of this unit is the investigation of the study of Popular Culture from a Cultural/Media Studies perspective. It seeks to provide a detailed summary of the developments and the key theories that have been used to explore Mass/Popular Culture in contemporary times. The unit will offer a broad discussion that ranges from Benjamin to Baudrillard; from a Structuralist to Post-structuralist perspective; from Modernity to Postmodernity.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
MIMEDMedia and Cultural Studies Minor
MAAADKMedia and Cultural Studies Major
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009