Foundations of the Humanities

This team-taught course introduces students to research in cultural studies through a series of seminars led by individual faculty members involving both general introductions to various disciplines in humanities and derived from their own work, thus allowing students to have a lively and up-to-date touch with practicing humanities today.

These seminars will examine in detail specific cultural forms or objects, considering the relevant methods and theories to apply to their interests and critical interrogations. In addition to these case studies, students will also work on developing their own independent research topics, methods, and practices for use in their theses projects.