[ ARCHIVED CATALOG ] 2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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[ ARCHIVED CATALOG ] 2022-2023 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

IDSE 405 - Interdisciplinary Creative Photovoice

3 credits

This course covers methods of qualitative participatory action research using photovoice techniques as they relate to interdisciplinary social justice practice with an emphasis on critical thinking, evidence-based practice and empirical evidence. For this course, community social justice issues will serve as a running theme and focus throughout. Readings, presentations, and between-session assignments support person-centered learning and provide hands-on experience working with photos and text. By the end of this training, participants will have a solid understanding of a popular approach to participatory action research methodology, social justice, community assessment and engagement, its ethical considerations, approaches to interpreting photos and text, and strategies for problem-solving with strengths building outreach. Participants will leave this course with hands-on experience and insights on adapting Photovoice methodology to interdisciplinary practices, community organization, and research implementation intended to engage and benefit students, faculty, administrators, and communities with social issues of importance.