79-303: Rights to Representation: Indigenous People and their Media
For decades anthropologists have been ¿picturing¿ others, in images as well as in words. This course explores the turn-around: when those who have been subjects of description take the opportunity to represent themselves. After a brief history of visual anthropology, we will concentrate on modes of representation developed by indigenous peoples. We will explore the meanings of ¿indigenous,¿ in connection with various modes of representation, including film, dramatic performances, art, and the Internet. During the semester, we will compare¿across time and space¿the purposes for which media are used, the transmission of cultural values in media, the organization of production, and the intended audience. Anthropological method and theory will guide our inquiries. Course materials include disciplinary readings, documents dealing with indigenous rights, and examples of the work of indigenous peoples. Students should not take the course if they've already taken 79-303 as Visual Anthropology.
| A | TR | 03:00 pm - 04:20 pm | BH 237B | Schachter |