Critical Theory

~60 min · 15 stations

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Welcome aboard this intellectual express. We are diving deep into the hidden structures of society to see how power shapes our world. Keep your eyes sharp and your mind open to the tracks ahead.

What you will learn

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FOUNDATION

Establishes the core vocabulary and essential context you need before going further.

• Identify the core purpose of critical theory

Station 01: Defining Critical Theory▶

• Trace the origins of the Frankfurt School

Station 02: Historical Roots▶

• Analyze the limits of traditional rational thought

Station 03: The Enlightenment Critique▶

CORE CONCEPTS

Unpacks the ideas and principles that the subject is built on.

• Explain the concept of cultural hegemony

Station 04: Understanding Hegemony▶

• Distinguish between ideology and reality

Station 05: Ideology and False Consciousness▶

• Evaluate the impact of mass media

Station 06: The Culture Industry▶

• Link knowledge production to power dynamics

Station 07: Power and Knowledge▶

MECHANICS

Examines how things actually work — the processes, rules, and systems in action.

• Apply critical tools to social systems

Station 08: Unmasking Social Structures▶

• Dismantle dominant cultural stories

Station 09: Deconstructing Narratives▶

• Examine language as a tool of power

Station 10: Discourse Analysis▶

APPLICATION

Puts knowledge to use through real-world scenarios and practical problems.

• Implement learning methods for liberation

Station 11: Critical Pedagogy▶

• Analyze overlapping systems of inequality

Station 12: Intersectionality▶

• Evaluate race as a social construct

Station 13: Critical Race Theory▶

SYNTHESIS

Connects everything together and explores broader implications and open questions.

• Practice self-reflection on personal bias

Station 14: Reflexive Practice▶

• Project the evolution of critical thought

Station 15: Future of Critical Theory▶

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