Module #1 Introduction to Fashion and Identity Exploring the intersection of fashion and identity, and understanding the significance of cultural studies in the context of fashion.
Module #2 Defining Identity:Self, Culture, and Society Examining the concept of identity and its relationship to culture, society, and personal expression.
Module #3 Fashion as Cultural Expression Analysing fashion as a means of expressing cultural values, norms, and beliefs.
Module #4 Theorizing Fashion:Key Concepts and Debates Introducing key theoretical concepts in fashion studies, including fashion as art, fashion as industry, and fashion as culture.
Module #5 Fashion and Identity:Historical Contexts Tracing the evolution of fashion and its relationship to identity across historical periods and cultural contexts.
Module #6 Subcultural Style and Identity Exploring the role of fashion in subcultural movements, such as punk, hip-hop, and goth.
Module #7 Gender, Fashion, and Identity Analysing the complex relationships between gender, fashion, and identity, including feminist and queer perspectives.
Module #8 Race, Ethnicity, and Fashion Examining the intersections of race, ethnicity, and fashion, including cultural appropriation and representation.
Module #9 Class, Status, and Fashion Investigating the relationships between class, status, and fashion, including luxury, fast fashion, and sustainability.
Module #10 Body Politics and Fashion Exploring the intersections of body politics, fashion, and identity, including body shape, size, and ability.
Module #11 Fashion Media and Identity Analysing the role of media in shaping fashion and identity, including advertising, magazines, and social media.
Module #12 Celebrity Culture and Fashion Examining the relationships between celebrity culture, fashion, and identity, including red carpet fashion and influencer culture.
Module #13 Fashion Activism and Identity Investigating the role of fashion in activism and social change, including sustainable fashion and fashion for social justice.
Module #14 Fashion and Identity in Digital Spaces Exploring the impact of digital technologies on fashion and identity, including online fashion communities and avatars.
Module #15 Cross-Cultural Exchange and Fashion Examining the flows of fashion and identity across cultures, including colonialism, globalization, and cultural exchange.
Module #16 Fashion and Identity in Contemporary Culture Analysing the relationships between fashion and identity in contemporary culture, including streetwear, athleisure, and normcore.
Module #17 Fashion and Identity:Case Studies In-depth examinations of specific fashion practices and their relationship to identity, including hijab fashion and LGBTQ+ fashion.
Module #18 Conclusion:Fashion, Identity, and Cultural Studies Synthesizing key concepts and debates in the course, and reflecting on the significance of fashion and identity in cultural studies.
Module #19 Research Methods in Fashion Studies Introducing research methods in fashion studies, including ethnography, content analysis, and interviews.
Module #20 Fashion and Identity in Popular Culture Analysing the representation of fashion and identity in popular culture, including film, television, and music.
Module #21 Fashion Curation and Identity Examining the role of fashion curation in shaping identity, including fashion exhibitions and fashion museums.
Module #22 Fashion and Identity in the Workplace Investigating the relationships between fashion, identity, and the workplace, including dress codes and professional attire.
Module #23 Fashion and Identity in Education Analysing the role of fashion in educational contexts, including school uniforms and fashion education.
Module #24 Fashion and Identity in the Digital Economy Examining the impact of the digital economy on fashion and identity, including e-commerce and digital fashion retail.
Module #25 Fashion and Identity:Future Directions Exploring future directions in fashion and identity, including sustainable fashion, diversity, and inclusivity.
Module #26 Fashion Journalism and Identity Investigating the role of fashion journalism in shaping fashion and identity, including fashion writing and fashion photography.
Module #27 Fashion and Identity:Global Perspectives Examining fashion and identity from global perspectives, including fashion in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Module #28 Fashion and Identity:Ethics and Responsibility Examining the ethical implications of fashion and identity, including labour rights, sustainability, and cultural sensitivity.
Module #29 Fashion and Identity:Creative Projects Developing creative projects that explore the relationships between fashion and identity, including fashion film, photography, and styling.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Fashion and Identity in Cultural Studies career
