ANTHROPOLOGY OF NATURE AND TECHNOSCIENCE*

概要

This graduate seminar examines the cultural and political dimensions of human technology’s impact on the natural world, from the perspective of the humanities and the social sciences. Through readings in anthropology, environmental studies, and science-technology studies, we will examine the politics of scientific knowledge in the construction of nature, the role of nature ideology in the history of industrial capitalism, management of environmental and biological resources, and the ethical challenges of our technoscientific society. This class is four credits and repeatable.

目標

The goals of this course for students to: 1) develop an appreciation of academic approaches from the point of view of water, bodies of water, and the people and creatures that inhabit them; 2) nurture skills in research, analysis, and writing of major issues surrounding water issues around the world; 3) acquire knowledge and skills that will allow them to apply concepts in social theory to topics of their own choosing.

授業外の学習

【Preparation】(Time required: approx. 90 minutes for each session). ・Check the syllabus and Moodle to see upcoming topics and assignments. ・Review your lecture notes and summarize the content of the class discussions as well as review the provided textbook. ・Read the assigned class materials and take notes on the readings. ・Prepare for class discussion by generating questions to be addressed in class. 【Assignments】(Time required: approx. 100 minutes for each session). ・Work on assignments announced in class and on Moodle ・Engage in individual and group research.

所要時間: 190 minutes