Picturing Development

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How do images--in photographs, paintings, film, and more--shape the way people think about international development? In this class, we will explore how visual materials both construct knowledge and raise ethical concerns. We will also examine the origins of visual anthropology, depictions of “exotic” peoples and places in publications such as National Geographic, tourist and travel photography, and the use of visual materials by international development NGOs. While primarily devoted to reading and writing about these issues, the course will also include a practical element, including experimenting with the creation of visual materials.