Digital Storytelling and Global Citizenship (General Studies 349; SLN 14543)

We live in a globalized world. In this class you’ll explore concepts of global leadership, think critically about what others are doing to make a difference, and develop your skills and understanding of what it means to lead and to work in a team. The course is designed so each team includes exchange students from Waseda University in Japan and resident UW students.

This exploration of global leadership is done by working in small teams to create a 3-5 minute digital story about an issue they share a passion around. (No previous experience with digital movie making is required!) Stories should reflect knowledge gained from interviews with people dedicated to working on the issue, personal understandings and experiences from members of the storytelling team, and concepts of service and leadership explored throughout the course. The course will conclude with a public viewing of the Digital Stories held in a theater on the UW campus.

This three-credit seminar course is offered on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:20PM; a weekly one hour lab is also required (Tuesdays from 2:30-3:20 or 5:30-6:20). Request an add code by emailing taso@uw.edu.