Macalester Moodle

In this interdisciplinary course, we will explore how cultural producers draw upon knowledge from a range of disciplines to understand, critique, and intervene in power structures. Shifting between cultural *studies* and cultural *work*, this class encourages students to think critically about their role as creators and the impact of their work on society. Focusing on the ways that difference impacts politics and culture, we will examine the theorization of difference and its implications for power relations and meaning-making. Students will engage with foundational and contemporary scholarship in critical race and ethnic studies, technology studies, and social media. By analyzing various forms of media—including print, digital, film, television, and social media—students will learn how these mediums contribute to cultural consumption and the administration of difference.

Through practiced-based and theoretical work, students will develop the skills to create art and media that challenge and transform existing power dynamics. The course aims to foster a deep understanding of the intersection between cultural production and power, preparing students to become thoughtful and impactful cultural producers.

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