OSUN Themes: Democratic Practice; Global Justice
Anthropocene Geopolitics
Term: January 29, 2024 – May 8, 2024Level: 200-Level
Day/Time: Monday; Wednesday 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EST
Instructor: Christopher Coggins, Bard College at Simon's Rock
How did the nation-state become the arbiter of territorial, political, economic, and ecological processes in a world in need of collective governance? This course examines contemporary geopolitical theory that addresses the radical socio-ecological changes of the Anthropocene. These works place humankind within the Earth's biogeochemical systems, opening new possibilities for collective accountability and justice across local, national, and global institutions that mediate international relations.
Prerequisite: One course in social studies or environmental studies.
Credits: 3 US / 6 ECTS