Visual History: 20th Century Through Film and Photography

This module explores the issues associated with using images as a source for historical research and considers examples of image manipulation. It covers topics such as the use of images in politics, advertising, and reportage.

This module reviews case studies where images have shaped public opinion of events or been suppressed to avoid negative reactions. It covers topics such as Hitler, the Boer War, the Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam, and the Blitz.

This module focuses on Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union, examining the literal airbrushing of Soviet images in the 1930s and 1940s. It explores the use of images as propaganda and the falsification of historical records.

This module uses the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu as a case study to explore issues of reportage and the use of images as evidential records. It examines media coverage, historical context, and editorial decisions in photojournalism.

This module examines the famous photograph of the flag-raising at Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima. It explores the use of still and motion pictures to influence public opinion and the impact of this image on American culture and history.

This final module explores the concept of 'Public History' and how photographs and films with historical themes shape our awareness and memories of historical events.