Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Learning outcomes

The course aims to present ethnographic perspectives on human-non-human relations. After completing the course, the student is expected to be able to account for central themes in environmental ethnographic studies; to critically reason about the nature-culture entanglements; to explore environmental knowledge through ethnographic methods, to reflect on ethical and epistemological implications of environmental ethnographic studies and identify the contributions of such a perspective for a sustainable future.

Content

The course begins with an historical overview of how human-environmental relations have been studied ethnographically. By focusing on a number of contemporary environmental challenges in different parts of the world, the course will investigate how new critical insights and theories have been produced through ethnographic approaches, in dialogue with other relevant social and cultural theories.

Instruction

The course is held on campus, but can include on-line teaching, and consists of lectures and seminars based on readings, and the screening of films. Participation in seminars is mandatory. The language of instruction is English.

Assessment

The course grade will be based on one or more of the following assessments: written exams, PM writing, group work, active participation in seminars and/or oral examination. The grades are Pass (G), Fail (U) or Pass with Distinction (VG).