BSOC 4506

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BSOC 4506
Ocean Technopolitics and Global Futures

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course examines the profound and far-reaching politics and dynamics generated by ocean technologies and infrastructures in this age of globalization and Anthropocene. It adopts an empirical and ethnographic approach and draws upon disciplines across natural and social sciences. Through multimodal course materials, scaffolding exercises, and reflective class activities, we will be looking into the bio-, geo-, and socio-environmental politics and dynamics of contemporary and emergent ocean technologies and infrastructures. The scope of the course is global with a significant coverage of Asia due to its role being a maritime epicenter. Through this course, students will gain critical knowledge and perspective to understand and navigate exigent oceanic issues, sociotechnical systems of power, and the planetary future.


Distribution Requirements (GLC-AS, SSC-AS)

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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASIAN 4506, STS 4506

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18197 BSOC 4506   SEM 101

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    • Wu, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person