NINT
6296

Media, Social Movements and Political Ideas

Schools of Public Engagement: Grad Programs in Int'l Affairs

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Graduate Course
Degree Students
Media,Soc Movements &Pol Ideas
Spring 2026
Taught By: Sean Jacobs
Section: A

CRN: 16939

Credits: 3

The course explores the dynamic relationship between global media and political thought and rights, whether through literature, film, music, social movements, and, more recently, social media. We will also explore the reception and recycling of such texts. Examples, and case studies, will come from a wide geographic area, especially in the Third World, including the Caribbean, Africa and Asia. Some texts that will be discussed and debated "Battle of Algiers," the global dimensions of #BlackLivesMatter, refugee rights, politics of self determination, among others.

This course is part of the Media & Culture concentration in the Julien J. Studley Graduate Programs in International Affairs.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisites
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)

Department: Grad Programs in Int'l Affairs (GPIA)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 11:40pm EDT 10/9/2025

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 2:00pm - 3:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/21/2026 - 5/15/2026