MCS 010: Introduction to Cultural Studies

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 419

Prerequisites: none

Description: Investigates culture through the frameworks of feminism, Marxism, and race theories. Analyzes the different methodologies cultural critics use to theorize subcultures, cultural policies, and consumption. Explores ways cultural works are not only produced and received but also distributed and circulated within national and transnational contexts.

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Serves as a prerequisite for

GSST 124 MCS 123 MCS 160 MCS 166 MCS 189 SEAS 175
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Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 167/168 167/168
2024-25 112/168 112/168
2023-24 129/138 165/168 294/306
2022-23 163/168 163/168
2021-22 170/168 152/168 322/336
2020-21 164/168  84/ 84  81/ 84  9/25 338/361
2019-20 166/168 165/168  83/ 84 24/25 438/445
2018-19 180/180  90/ 90  90/ 90 360/360
2017-18 171/180  90/ 90 261/270
2016-17 157/170 179/180 179/180 515/530