Material Culture and Identity in Global Societies
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Material Culture and Identity
Defining material culture and its relationship to identity, with an overview of the course

Module #2
Theories of Material Culture
Exploring key theories and concepts in material culture studies, including Marxist, feminist, and postcolonial approaches

Module #3
Globalization and Cultural Homogenization
The impact of globalization on local cultures and the role of material culture in resisting or embracing homogenization

Module #4
Material Culture and Identity Formation
How material culture shapes and reflects individual and group identities, including race, gender, sexuality, and class

Module #5
Consumption and Identity
The role of consumer culture in shaping identities, including the impact of advertising, branding, and social media

Module #6
Fashion and Identity
The relationship between fashion and identity, including the use of clothing and accessories to express cultural, social, and personal identity

Module #7
Food and Identity
The role of food and cuisine in shaping cultural and national identities, including the impact of globalization on food systems

Module #8
Architecture and Identity
How buildings and public spaces reflect and shape cultural and national identities, including the impact of colonialism and globalization

Module #9
Material Culture and National Identity
The role of material culture in shaping and reflecting national identities, including the use of symbols, monuments, and museums

Module #10
Cultural Appropriation and Material Culture
The ethics of cultural appropriation, including the use of cultural symbols, imagery, and practices by dominant cultures

Module #11
Material Culture and Colonialism
The impact of colonialism on material culture, including the imposition of Western cultural norms and the erasure of indigenous cultures

Module #12
Decolonizing Material Culture
Strategies for decolonizing material culture, including the recovery and celebration of indigenous cultures

Module #13
Material Culture and Migration
The role of material culture in shaping the experiences of migrants and refugees, including the use of objects to preserve cultural identity

Module #14
Digital Material Culture and Identity
The impact of digital technologies on material culture and identity, including the use of social media and online platforms to express identity

Module #15
Material Culture and Performance
The relationship between material culture and performance, including the use of objects and spaces to stage identities and cultural practices

Module #16
Material Culture and Embodiment
The role of material culture in shaping embodied experiences and identities, including the use of clothing, accessories, and beauty practices

Module #17
Material Culture and Memory
The role of material culture in shaping memories and commemorative practices, including the use of monuments, museums, and memorials

Module #18
Material Culture and Conflict
The role of material culture in shaping and reflecting conflict, including the use of objects and spaces as symbols of resistance and protest

Module #19
Material Culture and Sustainability
The environmental and social impact of material culture, including strategies for sustainable consumption and production

Module #20
Material Culture and Social Justice
The role of material culture in promoting social justice, including the use of design and material practices to address inequality and injustice

Module #21
Case Study:Material Culture in a Global City
An in-depth exploration of material culture in a global city, including the ways in which cultural, social, and economic factors shape material practices and identities

Module #22
Case Study:Material Culture in a Post-Colonial Context
An in-depth exploration of material culture in a post-colonial context, including the ways in which cultural, social, and economic factors shape material practices and identities

Module #23
Case Study:Material Culture in a Digital Age
An in-depth exploration of material culture in a digital age, including the ways in which digital technologies shape and reflect material practices and identities

Module #24
Research Methods in Material Culture
An introduction to research methods in material culture studies, including ethnographic, archaeological, and historical approaches

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
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Material Culture and Identity in Global Societies ( 25 Modules )

Material Culture and Identity in Global Societies
( 25 Modules )