BA Course
Visual Sociology
Module: Visual Sociology
Prof. Dr. Silke Steets
Summer term 2026
Room: FH 302 / Monday, 2.15 – 3.45 p.m.
Course Description
This course introduces students to the sociological study of visual culture, images, and visual methods. We examine how images produce, stabilize, and contest social meanings; how power operates visually; and how sociologists can analyze and produce visual data. Students will learn basic tools of visual analysis and reflect on ethical issues in visual research.
Learning Objectives
