This course aims to help students comprehend major theories of culture of the 20^th century from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will familiarize themselves with seminal debates and how they are or are not relevant to contemporary Hong Kong society. They will also acquire a global and critical sensibility with respect to culture as manifested in both material and symbolic realms. Students will engage with issues and acquire knowledge and skills in identifying, profiling and discussing them. In brief, the course will provide in-depth inter-disciplinary knowledge from a Social sciences-oriented perspective.