And whiteness studies, whatever else it may turn out to be, is the academic trend du jour.

"They are being driven out of the profession by the academic trends with money behind them, like cultural studies."

The present academic trend is to interpret art solely as an expression of political values, often repressive.

This academic trend only accounts for a few of the missing-in-actions, however.

According to the magazines, the film Shakespeare in Love has fueled fashion, entertainment, and academic trends.

To some extent, the show goes against the current academic trend that sees cultural identity as learned and fluid rather than intrinsic and fixed.

But in keeping with the latest academic trends, intellectual history is out and material culture is in.

The Journal consists of original research articles, reviews, and reports on academic trends in various fields.

But the institute's mission also reflects a growing academic trend among historians - a resurgence of interest in the significance of local history.

In the 14th century, the predominant academic trend of scholasticism was challenged by the humanist movement.