Semiotics, Part II- Simulations and simulacra
This week we will explore the relationships between society, reality and signs. In particular you will learn about the concept of the simulation, simulacra and hyperreal as outlined by the French intellectual Jean Baudrillard.
Task 3
Analysis
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Reading
Baudrillard, Jean (1994), Simulacra and Simulation, (opens in a new window) Ann Arbor: The University of Michigan Press.
Read section I. "The Precession of Simulacras" in Baudrillard's text and answer the question below.
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Recommended Reading
These are other readings (open in a new window) related to this topic.
Auslander P. (2008). "Jean Baudrillard" Theory for Performance Studies: A Student's Guide. London & New York: Routledge. pp.56-59
Oberly, N. (2003). "Reality, hyperreality" in Theories of Media, The University of Chicago. Available at: http://csmt.uchicago.edu/glossary2004/realityhyperreality.htm
Sandoz, N. (2003). "Simulation, simulacrum" in Theories of Media, The University of Chicago. Available at: http://csmt.uchicago.edu/glossary2004/simulationsimulacrum.htm