Special Topics in Environmental Policy and Culture (390-0-27)

Topic

Before Cottagecore and Eco-Punk: The Archaeology o

Instructors

Elspeth Rene Geiger

Meeting Info

Parkes Hall 215: Mon, Wed 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

Before Cottagecore and Eco-Punk: The Archaeology of Nature-Culture Relationships

Whether foraging, farming, or clear cutting, this course explores people's relationships with the natural world. With a heavy emphasis on historical and Indigenous perspectives, students can look forward to surveying alternative perceptions of the environment using archaeological and ecological data. All humans require the environment to survive, but their cultural attitudes and survival methods vary widely. Through case studies, students will learn to recognize a spectrum of human-environmental relationships from what people leave behind.

Course content will include lectures, in-class activities, assigned articles, and class discussions. No previous experience in archaeology is required.

Learning Objectives

Gain a broad understanding of co-mingled human-environmental interactions. Understand basic archaeological techniques and ecological histories.

Class Materials (Required)

On Canvas