This module will study iconic personalities, objects or movements of the 20th century in the English-speaking world that have had an impact on the social, political, or environmental views of their countries or on a global scale.
The aims of this course are:
To discuss the concept of "cultural icon".
To understand and critically analyse the construction of cultural icons within the framework of cultural theory.
To analyse the processes by which a cultural icon is constructed within a particular mainstream culture.
To examine especific instances when images are manipulated so as to elicit particular responses.
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AR3 AR4 AR5 AR8
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BR3 BR4
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