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About the Course

This course is a short taster on the topic of the use of Images, Film, and their use in historical interpretation in the 20th century. It is primarily provided for those who have a general interest in history that draws on photojournalism as primary evidence, and films based on historical events. Once you have completed this course we hope you will be equipped to: Appreciate the significance of photographs as historical evidence in the twentieth century. Understand the limitations of the medium, and how we can attribute meaning to these individual records of 'one moment in time' while taking into account the circumstances in which any particular image was taken. Understand how individuals and institutions have looked to manipulate images to their own ends – through alteration and/or censorship – and what that meant to contemporary interpretation, as well as subsequent historical interpretation. Put individual images into a wider context, and in particular with reference to history written, or portrayed, beyond academia: public history. Do be aware that part of the contents of this course regard images and depiction of war. Real wars and real images....

Top reviews

MS

Jun 5, 2020

This course provides students with the tools they need to analyse and understand visual history along with its deceiving nature that derived from the very character of film properties.

DT

May 18, 2021

It is a very informative course for history enthusiasts. It encourages critical thinking and interpretation of history in a unique way. I enjoyed and learned a lot in the 6 weeks.

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By Ruíz C J

Oct 11, 2020

Es interesante la manera en la que aborda los temas y una manera diferente de ver la perspectiva de sucesos históricos

By June m

May 6, 2020

Excellent very interesting course and a great course leader Dr Emmett Sullivan well worth spending time on this.

By Jonathan J

Sep 8, 2023

Amazing Course. I was able to grasp how media plays an important role in shaping our thoughts and ideals.

By Ricardo J G V

Aug 10, 2020

Great poin of view, relevant info, very clear classes. I wish there was a Part II to this course. Cheers.

By Christina A

Dec 24, 2020

It was extremily intesting cource and really made me to care about the history of montern era.

By Diana C Q F

Jun 17, 2023

Alto curso. Fue hermoso. El profesor una maravilla. Muy recomendado para la juventud ahre ;))

By Abhijit G

Jun 17, 2017

This course is very informative and structural in learning the relation of films and history.

By louis f d m p s

May 11, 2020

Thank you very much: Now I am sure that "the camera lies". I already have a new theme image.

By Prishitha M

Jul 27, 2020

Great lesson learning experience for Media and Communication and Film Studies students.

By Nilesh A

Nov 14, 2021

The course is absolutely amazing. really knowledgable thank you for the information.

By Paccelli Z

Apr 17, 2020

Um curso excelente que desenvolve senso crítico sobre o uso de imagens na História.

By Muhammad M

Feb 9, 2023

It is a great course, the professor took a very holistic approach in teaching.

By Rebeca S

Dec 14, 2020

Really interesting course with a very deep dive into the materia. Thank you!

By Andriana G

Jan 18, 2021

Great course learned so much stuff about history and a great professor

By Anupriya R

Sep 5, 2020

What a great course! The insights are incredible. Highly recommended.

By Nicolás M S

Nov 28, 2023

Great course. A lot of interesting and historial things learned.

By Аджави Я Х

Mar 26, 2022

Great course! Got a lot of new information. Thank you so much!

By Libardo G

May 21, 2018

Excellent material. Is a pain that dont be available in spanish

By Babes L O

Oct 19, 2020

I really like how Prof. Sullivan teaches not just by the book.

By Keith T

Dec 13, 2022

This course is so informative and fun to go through with.:-)

By Mariam K

May 9, 2020

Excellent course that makes the student think critically.

By 刘佳斌

Dec 19, 2022

通过图像了解历史所发生的事情,二战时期是军史,更能重新认识所了解人物的真实性

By Julieta S H H

Mar 28, 2021

I liked professor Emerson very much

By Руслан Р К

Aug 11, 2020

Very interesting and useful course!

By Amartya R

Aug 31, 2023

Loved it! Sir is really amazing