This document provides an overview of topics and resources covered in a university course on material culture and representation. It lists tools for conducting research such as bibliographic databases and citation management software. It then outlines themes that have been discussed so far, including identity, space, gender, and power relations. Key authors in the field such as Foucault and Baudrillard are mentioned. The document closes by discussing politics and objects, addressing how technology can embody or imbue social relationships, before providing a list of links related to analyzing the cultural significance of Barbie dolls.

1. Week 5: Representation SOCI/ANTH 441 Material Culture Alexandre Enkerli October 1, 2008