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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....

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NG

Dec 29, 2021

The course, it enabled me to develop a sharper understanding of photographs and films as public history. I really enjoyed the peer graded assignments.

ER

Aug 23, 2020

Interesting subject and enjoyable time learning. I just realized how much I love learning. Thank you for this wonderful experience.

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Aug 11, 2020

Very interesting and useful course!

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Aug 31, 2023

Loved it! Sir is really amazing

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Mar 30, 2021

Crear course! Very interesting!

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Nov 2, 2020

Excellent course! I learn a lot

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Aug 24, 2020

well organized and presented.

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May 20, 2021

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Mar 20, 2021

graphic. vivid. sufficient.

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Dec 9, 2021

Very interesting !!!

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Jun 10, 2020

Very useful course

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Aug 30, 2025

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Dec 24, 2023

VERY GOOD COURSE

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Oct 18, 2020

I learned a lot!

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Aug 24, 2020

excelente curso

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Apr 24, 2020

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