This document provides an overview of an online course on 20th century dress and culture. The course will examine the relationship between fashion and cultural, social, and political changes over time. Students are expected to attend synchronous weekly Zoom sessions and complete assigned readings and homework. Class participation, homework, and classwork will be graded. The professor provides information on course materials, structure, assignments, and policies to help students succeed. Technology requirements for the online format are also outlined.

1. Introduction to
20th Century
Dress and
Culture!
Prof. Inés Corujo-Martín

2. What is this course about?
• Introduction to fashion history from the mid-
nineteenth century to the 21st century
• The relationship of fashion with cultural history,
society, politics, visual arts, film
• Fashion reflects (and sometimes shapes!) the
evolution of social identities throughout time (i.e.,
gender, race, ethnicity, social class, religion, etc.)
• Contemporary debates around cultural appropriation,
fast fashion, environmental issues, globalization,
media, and technology
• The social impact of fashion in our every day lives!

3. Fashion’s Changing
Silhouettes

5. What is an online
course?
• Everything takes place in the virtual space! From
course content and learning experiences to
interactions with the professor and your peers
• All course materials, assignments, examinations, and
activities are fully online through Blackboard
• You will be notified via Blackboard announcements of
any changes or updates. You will receive an email to
your City Tech email whenever a Blackboard
announcement is created. Stay alert!

6. What is the course format?
• This is an online synchronous course
• We will meet in real time every Tuesday from 6:00
pm – 8:30 pm via Zoom
• You are required to be connected and virtually
present during the entire class
• You need a working camera, microphone, and
Internet. You are expected to turn on cameras and
microphones when needed

7. What materials do you
need?
• This is a designated O.E.R. course and
you DON’T need to purchase any
textbook
• All readings and course materials are
available on Blackboard at no cost for
you

8. How is this course structured?
• The content is organized in weekly folders – you will
find one folder per week on Blackboard (accessible by
clicking on Weekly Coursework on the navigation
menu)
• There is homework assigned every week that you need
to prepare in advance
• Classwork is due by the end of class, unless a later
deadline is provided
• Completing the assigned homework before each class
meets is key to successfully perform in class
• In-class time is devoted to analysis of cultural topics,
garment analysis, discussion, content review, group
presentations and activities, answer student questions,
etc.

9. How can I succeed in
this class?
• Make sure you understand the class structure,
assignments, and policies
• Attend class every week and connect on time
• Check your City Tech email and Blackboard
every week
• Participate in class discussion and in-class
activities
• Set yourself a regular study time to complete
homework
• Complete the assigned homework before
coming to class every week
• Pay attention to the deadlines (use a calendar!)
• Be ready to interact and collaborate with your
classmates

10. How Can I
Succeed in
this Class?
• Feel free to ask questions anytime during class!
Either speaking up, raising your hand, or writing
in the Zoom chat. This course as a collaborative
experience: every voice and perspective matters
• Ask for help! Go to my office hours to ask
questions or to check in with me
• Avoid plagiarism at all cost: “just don’t do it”
• Be patient, learn from mistakes, and feedback
• Halfway in the semester you will receive a
midterm grade to improve your course
performance
• Take advantage of all campus learning resources
(folder College and Campus Resources –
Orientation)
• Have fun and enjoy, while learning as much as
you can! You will discover that fashion marks
different timeline in history, culture and society
situations

11. Participation,
classwork, and
homework
(25%)
Participation is an essential part in this class
Participation means maintaining an active virtual presence by answering
questions, volunteering for and participating in class discussions, and
keeping cameras and microphones when needed
At the halfway point of the semester, you will receive a tentative
Participation, CW, and HW grade with suggestions to improve it
This grade will be impacted negatively if you fail to answer my
questions, participate in class discussion, or complete the specified
homework and classwork
Simply attending (or logging into) class does not constitute participation

12. • Connect a few minutes before the class session starts
• Email me if you will be late or if you lose your connection during
class
• Turn your camera on when instructed to do. You can change
your background picture by selecting the Zoom Virtual
Background option, update your preferred name and/or add
your preferred pronouns on your Zoom profile if you wish
• Mute your microphone when you are not contributing to avoid
background noise
• Use the chat field for constructive comments only related to the
course content
• Try to sit in good lighting
• Arrange yourself and the camera so your face is fully visible
• Limit any side conversations
• Be prepared to take notes (on your computer or in a designated
notebook) or to access course materials

13. What happens if I don’t have
the technology required?
Take advantage of City
Tech’s resources:
wireless internet,
student lab, The
Student Success Center,
etc.
If you need a laptop, tablet or connection to
the Internet, please take advantage of the
Device Loan program, administered by City
Tech library
https://www.citytech.cuny.edu/loaner/
NO PROBLEM! CITY TECH IS HERE FOR
YOU!

14. Required Museum Field Trip
Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology
February 2023: more info TBA

15. Welcome to
20th Century
Dress and
Culture!
Prof. Inés Corujo-Martín
Email: ICorujoMartin@citytech.cuny.edu
Office hours: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10:00
am – 11:00 am, and by appointment
L-630 or via Zoom

16. How do I navigate this Blackboard
course?