The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 2)

Module 1: Course Pages

This module provides an overview of the course structure and expectations.

Module 2: Intensity and the Ordinary: Sex, Death, Aggression, and Guilt

• Delve into intense topics such as sex, death, aggression, and guilt, critically analyzing their significance in modern and postmodern contexts.
• Explore the impact of Freudian theories on these intense aspects of human experience.

Module 3: Intensity and the Ordinary: Art, Loss, Forgiveness

• Examine the role of art, loss, and forgiveness in the context of the ordinary and the extraordinary, and their significance in modern and postmodern societies.
• Complete the first writing assignment, applying the knowledge gained from the module.

Module 4: The Postmodern Everyday

• Explore the concept of the postmodern everyday, analyzing its implications in contemporary society.
• Engage with the works of Emerson and Wittgenstein to understand the postmodern everyday in depth.
• Complete the second writing assignment, reflecting on the module's topics.

Module 5: From Critical Theory to Postmodernism

• Trace the evolution from critical theory to postmodernism, examining their relevance and impact on modern and postmodern societies.
• Reflect on the transition from critical theory to postmodernism through engaging discussions and critical analyses.
• Complete the third writing assignment, synthesizing the knowledge gained from the module.

Module 6: Paintings II

• Explore different paintings and their significance in modern and postmodern contexts.

Module 7: Postmodern Identities

• Analyze the concept of postmodern identities, delving into the works of Butler and Zizek to gain a comprehensive understanding.
• Complete the fourth writing assignment, reflecting on the module's discussions.

Module 8: Late-term Review

• Review and consolidate the knowledge gained throughout the course, preparing for the final assessment.

Module 9: Postmodern Pragmatisms

• Explore postmodern pragmatisms, critically examining their relevance and impact in contemporary society.
• Complete the fifth writing assignment, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the module's topics.

Module 10: Extra (Optional) Writing Assignment

Engage in an additional writing assignment to further deepen understanding and critical thinking.