Unit 1b - Theoretical Overview

Discussion

Once you have completed the readings for this Unit, address the following questions on the Blackboard Discussion Board and in your course journal. To participate in the Discussion Board, follow these steps:

• Click on Blackboard's Discussion Board and scroll down to find, read, and participate in this week's Forum.
• Click on the Forum title for this week (Unit 1 b - Theoretical Overview).
• Add a new response/thread to this Forum. Please post your initial response/thread by Wednesday, January 14. Read and respond to posted threads by Saturday, January 17. In responding to posted threads you may want to build on their comments with your own experiences and expertise or address the following questions: Do you agree or disagree with others' statements? Why?
• I will assess your contributions on their relevance, thoughtfulness, and degree to which they reflect an engagement with the reading.

Discussion Questions

1. In your opinion, what is the purpose of fashion theory?
2. Why do you, as a professional, need to understand theoretical perspectives of fashion?