The Institute for Comparative Cultural Studies at Seoul National University, in collaboration with the Department of Anthropology and the BK21 Education and Research Group, is pleased to invite you to the fourth session of its 2025 Spring Colloquium Series.

In this talk, Professor Ko Yoo-jung from Duksung Women’s University’s Department of Cultural Anthropology will present on the topic:
"Film + Anthropology = Visual Anthropology?: Exploring the Practice of ‘Doing Visual Anthropology’ Through a Visual Anthropology Course."

The event will be held in person at the Asia Center, Seoul National University (Bldg. 101, Room 512), on Wednesday, June 25, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

We warmly welcome your participation.

Details:
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 25, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Venue: Medium Seminar Room, Asia Center, SNU (Bldg. 101, Room 512)
Speaker: Prof. Ko Yoo-jung (Duksung Women’s University, Department of Cultural Anthropology)
Abstract:
Can one simply "do visual anthropology" by learning film and anthropology? In this presentation, the speaker—trained in both documentary filmmaking and anthropology—reflects on her experiences teaching a visual anthropology course. Through this, she explores the possibilities of practicing visual anthropology and how the medium of film can intersect with the predominantly text-based tradition of anthropology.

※ The talk will be delivered in Korean. Light refreshments will be provided.

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