STS 4902

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STS 4902
Environmental Humanities: Theories and Methods

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

The environmental humanities pose a radically different set of questions to texts, materials, and contexts that were previously approached in terms of human intentions and actions alone. This seminar explores the theoretical and methodological potentials of this rapidly emerging and constantly evolving field from the interdisciplinary, comparative perspective that it also axiomatically demands. Together we will discuss seminal works that tackle four foundational concepts imperative for reframing the traditional concerns of the humanities under the sign of anthropogenic planetary change -- scale, form, matter/ energy, and distribution. The seminar will develop ways to configure these focal points to the theoretical and practical concerns of various disciplinary approaches and, especially, to participants' individual interests and research projects.


Distribution Requirements (CA-AG, LA-AG), (ALC-AS)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2024SP, 2019FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: COML 4902, COML 6902, STS 6902

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7692 STS 4902   SEM 101

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    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Banerjee, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person