Overview

This topic investigates the social processes of cultural production and consumption using influential sociological concepts and approaches. The focus is on problematising the image of the individual ‘artistic creator’ through an understanding of interactionist sociology, field theory, structural and institutional analysis, and contemporary critical theory. The role and experiences of … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Explore macro and micro sociological approaches to understanding cultural production and consumption
  • Highlight the conditions of contemporary cultural production
  • Provide the opportunity for the further development of graduate skills, such as:
    • Critical analysis
    • Informed and constructive written and verbal communication
    • Research and referencing
    • Self-directed and independent learning
    • Cooperative and interactive learning

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Assumed knowledge

First year sociology topic knowledge, or first year knowledge gained from humanities or social science topics