Why Cultural Studies. By: Tom Holmes

When I first signed up for Intro To Cultural Studies; I had no idea what I was getting myself into. The reason why I chose the class; was simply because it was more credit hours on my list, but as time went on I started to do research on certain topics dealing with culture. This class is the perfect way for me to understand not only about culture, but it is also an introduction to a long line of informative paths that offer the purpose of culture and its origings. I believe it is important to study culture, because were all affected by in some way. For example, alot of us wear certain clothes, dance certain ways, or listen to certain genres of music because it is part of our culture.
What this class offers in my opinion; are the necessary tools we need to be observant, dealing with these type of issues. We may live in a country that has alot of different ethnicities, but we cannot understand why we are brought up the way we are. Being in Columbia for a year has taught me alot of things, but what sticks out the most; is being a critical thinker. Not just being a part of an on going cycle; seems to be the motive of columbia. This is where Intro To Cultural Studies come in. Here is a class that offers information about culture, but the goal is not to just take it at face value, but to observe and think critically, and that is what I like about this class so far.