“‘文化研究’何为”是一个大问题,任何本质主义的定义都会将之引入歧途。本文认为,就文化研究的现状而言,其研究对象、研究范围仍处于不断变动与发展的过程中,建构这一研究领域的理论资源还有待进一步深挖与明晰。因此,文化研究应在不断的学术实践中不断厘清其本来面目,以期在与日常生活的交锋中征显价值。 “Cultural Studies What is ” is a big problem, any definition of essentialism will be led astray. This paper argues that in terms of the status quo of cultural studies, the research object and the scope of the research are still in the process of constant changes and development. The theoretical resources for constructing this research field have yet to be further digged and clarified. Therefore, cultural studies should constantly clarify its true features in the continuous academic practice in order to show its value in the confrontation with daily life.