A study of social and cultural issues through the exploration of visual culture. By developing practical methods of interpreting and researching visual artistic production and reception, this course provides critical tools for engaging with how diverse forms of visual culture both challenge stereotypes and biases and also celebrate the racial, ethnic and gender diversity of US democratic society.

Prereq: EduTL 1902, or 1902.04, or IELP WRITE score of 80, or English Placement Level 4. Not open to students with credit for 2367.01, 2367.01H, or 2600H. GE writing and comm course: level 2 and VPA and diversity soc div in the US course. GE foundation writing and info literacy and lit, vis and performing arts and race, ethnicity and gender div course.