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128110 VO Popular and Media Cultures VO / Cultural Studies - MA M01 (2024S)

Materiality of Air: Representation, Crisis, Health (Lecture Series)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
REMOTE
Moodle

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 04.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Digital
  • Monday 11.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Digital
  • Monday 18.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Digital
  • Monday 08.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Digital
  • Monday 15.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Digital
  • Monday 22.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Digital
  • Monday 29.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Digital
  • Monday 06.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Digital
  • Monday 13.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Digital
  • Monday 27.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Digital
  • Monday 03.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Digital
  • Monday 10.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Digital
  • Monday 17.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Drawing on perspectives from the environmental humanities, health humanities, cultural studies, literary studies, media studies, and history, this lecture series examines the materiality of air. It analyzes air through the lenses of representation, crisis, and well-being. Studying literature and culture, ecology and society, the lectures consider the complex relationships between humans, more-than-humans, and the environment more broadly. The lecture series also highlights future directions in engaging with the medium of air. One lecture will be delivered each week. Each lecture will be given by an invited expert, and will last for 45 minutes, followed by an enriching 45-minute question-and-answer session.

Assessment and permitted materials

The final exam will include open-ended questions.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To pass the course, students need to attain at least 60%

Grades in %:
1 (very good): 90-100%
2 (good): 80-89%
3 (satisfactory): 70-79%
4 (pass): 60-69%
5 (fail): 0-59%

Students who will actively participate in the Q&A sessions will get an opportunity to receive 1 extra point to the final grade.

Examination topics

The exam will be based on the topics covered in class. To prepare for the exam, read and watch the materials available on Moodle.

Reading list

Obligatory readings will provide various perspectives on such issues as air pollution, breathing, suffocation, and airborne diseases, among others. One week before each session, these texts will be made available via Moodle.

Association in the course directory

Studium: MA 812 (2); MA 844(2); UF MA 046
Code: MA (2) M3; MA 844(2) 1.2; UF MA 1B; 4A
Lehrinhalt: 12-5260

Last modified: Fr 09.08.2024 11:05