Topics In Anthropology (390-0-1)

Topic

Before Eco-Punks and Cottagecore: The Archaeology

Instructors

Elspeth Rene Geiger

Meeting Info

2001 Sheridan GPC 4103: Mon, Wed 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

The popularity of ecological aesthetics like cottagecore or eco-punk highlights a growing interest in reconnecting with nature and the future of environmentalism. However, these imaginary worlds ignore the legacy of Indigenous science, the reality of craft production, and the deep cross-cultural history of human ecological relationships. This course uses an archaeological perspective to explore a spectrum of human-environmental relationships. With a strong emphasis on historical and Indigenous perspectives, students can compare assumptions about nature-based living with archaeological, anthropological, and ecological data. Students can look forward to learning about topics such as Two-Eyed Seeing, deep ecology, arcologies, and kinship with plants and animals. Course content will include lectures, in-class craft activities, assigned articles, and class discussions. No prior archaeology experience is required.

Learning Objectives

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

Class Materials (Required)

Provided on Canvas

Class Attributes

SoC Additional Distro