COM 273 - Theorizing Culture

3 Credit Hours

This course will introduce students to interpretive theories and their use in analyzing how humans create meaningful identities, both individually and collectively. Students will (i) study and critique various theoretical accounts of human experience and (ii) use these theories to examine diverse forms of human meaning making, including art, politics, and education. Upon completion of the course, students will be able not only to examine how cultures and individuals use symbolic structures to promote particular meanings and values but also to analyze contemporary social challenges and to use theory to explore solutions.

Prerequisite(s): COM 121 or COM 122

Semesters Offered: Fall