In this seminar we will read recent theories of utopian societies, particularly in the context of climate change, concentrating in particular on Kate Soper's "Post-Growth Living: For an alternative hedonism" (Verso, 2020). After reading and discussing contemporary theories of utopia, students will embark on an independent project to analyse a utopian project of their choice - either an example of practice, or in literatur, TV, film etc - using these theories. The seminar will conclude with a student conference (block) where students present their independent research.
| Frequency | Weekday | Time | Format / Place | Period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| weekly | Di | 16-18 | X-E1-202 | 11.10.-14.12.2021 | This seminar will meet every week (probably online, but possibly in person) until 14 December 2021. Then we will have a partial block seminar on 7-8 February 2022. That will hopefully be in person! |
| one-time | Di | 16-18 | X-E1-202 | 25.01.2022 | |
| one-time | Mo | 10-15:30 | T2-149 | 07.02.2022 | |
| one-time | Di | 10-15:30 | U2-223 | 08.02.2022 |
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