SOCI 350 Visual Anthropology
Visual Anthropologists explore the sensory worlds that humans live in. Not only are they interested in the construction of images and symbols, but also in the critical examination of how representations of culture are constructed, disseminated, and interpreted by audience(s). In this course, we will learn some of the methods and analytical strategies to help us make sense of the world around us by making images and discerning what images stand for. We will explore how images (such as photographs, video, blogs, the internet, art, museums, etc.) are used by anthropologists in their work, the ethno-historical context of image making, participatory approaches to visual research, and how we might apply visual techniques to solve real-world problems.
PRQ: SOCI 100, 150, or consent of instructor
Scheduled: Every third semester
Meets: SNO
Attributes
- May be used for major requirement
- May be used for minor requirement
- Meets social science requirement