LA 335NMedia, Social Justice, and the Public Humanities

3 credits · Liberal Arts · Penn State

This course introduces students to the ideas and skills that comprise "public humanities," with a focus on digital media tools. It aims to develop student understanding of how public humanities work can address present-day problems, fostering empathy within and building bridges between persons, groups, and communities. It offers hands-on training in three forms of digital media: documentary film, podcasting, and web publishing. Through honest and respectful engagement with a diverse range of ideas, perspectives, and experiences, students will develop creative and critical thinking and problem-solving skills by locating, analyzing and applying information in project formation and production.