# MCOM 222 — Introduction to Visual Culture Studies (AUB)

> MCOM 222 Introduction to Visual Culture Studies at American University of Beirut. 3 student reviews · 1 shared file.

Source: https://studiety.com/aub/course/782
Retrieved: 2026-08-04

## Facts

- Course code: MCOM 222
- Title: Introduction to Visual Culture Studies
- University: American University of Beirut (AUB)
- Subject: Media Studies
- Department: Sociology, Anthropology and Media Studies
- Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Credits: 3
- Professors on record (3): Josh Carney, Sara Mourad, Zeina Tarraf

## Catalogue description

This course introduces students to the study of visual culture, and examines the role images play in society. Students will explore key historical and contemporary issues, and critical perspectives on the relations of power and desire that structure practices of looking. Students will become familiar with methods of comparing different media forms, social arenas, and cultural contexts. Students will also pursue a research-intensive final project that welcomes image-making as part of the research/writing process.

## Quick answers

### What is MCOM 222 at AUB?

MCOM 222 Introduction to Visual Culture Studies is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. This course introduces students to the study of visual culture, and examines the role images play in society. Students will explore key historical and contemporary issues, and critical perspectives on the relations of power and desire that structure practices of looking.

### How many credits is MCOM 222?

MCOM 222 Introduction to Visual Culture Studies is worth 3 credits at AUB.

### Is MCOM 222 hard?

3 AUB students have written about MCOM 222 on Studiety. No one has left a star rating yet, so read what they wrote rather than an average.

### Who teaches MCOM 222 at AUB?

Studiety has 3 professors on record for MCOM 222: Josh Carney, Sara Mourad, Zeina Tarraf. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

### Are there past papers for MCOM 222?

Yes — 1 file for MCOM 222 have been shared by AUB students on Studiety, including exams, quizzes, syllabi and notes. They are free to download with a student account.

## What to expect

- Has Midterm
- Has Final

## Shared course material

1 file shared by students. Free to download after signing up.

- Syllabus: 1 (most recent from 2017)

## Student reviews

3 of 3 reviews, written by students who took the course.

- **2019-08** — Josh’s exams are a bit tricky, but I really enjoy his class and they’re quite entertaining(I’m taking 201 with him)

- **2019-08** — I'm sure you'll enjoy it with Sara too because she's great (plus a hardcore feminist)

- **2019-08** — sara mourad is a great teacher and explains everything clearly

## See also

- [All Media Studies courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/media-studies.md)
- [Every AUB subject](https://studiety.com/aub/subjects.md)

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