Critical Social Inquiry 0273 - Youth Activism/Intr'ntl Media

The course explores the creation of international media discourses and representations of youth activism, new media technologies and social change from a global perspective. It connects case-studies of historical and contemporary youth social movements and how they are constructed, represented and discussed in international news, television, films and new media portals. The class will feature case-studies from diverse countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, North America, Europe and Australia to compare, contrast and analyze the unique narratives that emerge from these diverse regions.

Power, Community and Social Justice Independent Work Multiple Cultural Perspectives Writing and Research Students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time.