THTR 1236 — Introduction to Global Fashion Studies: History, Theory, and Contemporary Practice
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springtypical days: T/FBostonOnlineOnlineTraditional
Offers students an overview of the most significant and relevant theories on fashion, focusing on the cultural significance of clothing and style. Examines the intersection of fashion and other areas of study including the arts, history, economics, business, sociology, and anthropology. Explores global issues of gender, race, class, identity, image, style, material culture, and sustainability. Examines how populations from several postindustrial nations think about fashion, how globalization impacts their cultures and identities, and how designers and trendsetters are emerging from the new capitals of fashion.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 18 | 19 | 95% | 1.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Summer A 2024 | 1 | 18 | 20 | 90% | 2.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 18 | 19 | 95% | 1.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 19 | 20 | 95% | 1.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 14% · T 100% · W 14% · Th 14% · F 86%
Common patterns: TF (86% of sections), MTWR (14% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Frances McSherry (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Frances McSherry (100% of students) · reviews
Summer A
- Megan Ball (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (THTR course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All THTR courses · Plan it at numap.app