International Relations 348 - Photog. as Social Exploration

When thoughtfully and responsibly employed, the photographic craft affords practitioners a passport to the world; an excuse to closely explore issues and spaces of interest. This course uses photography to examine relationships between conflict, masculine gender, and broader social order. By drawing on the extensive body of work of the instructor, a photojournalist who has contributed to National Geographic Magazine and other leading outlets, as well as fiction and non-fiction readings, it aims to illustrate the connection between academic concepts and modern storytelling. Thematically, the course will focus largely on issues of masculinity, violence, and contemporary armed conflict.

This course is open to Juniors and Seniors.