The Anthropology of Godzilla: Unconventional and Monstruous Perspectives on the Anthropocene (FYS)
ANTH 112F
Fall 2024
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01
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| Crosslisting:
STS 112 |
In this First Year Seminar, we will use anthropology--the study of how humans make cultural, social, and political meaning in the world--in order to better understand contemporary global, ecological conditions through the lens of giant monster movies. It begins from the argument that "monstruous media" reflects our cultural worlds back at us in productive and insightful ways, and that Godzilla, in particular, helps us better understand the ways the Anthropocene is at once a product of human action and seems at the same time to totally exceed human capacities. We will combine some traditional readings with extensive film viewing in order to help students develop their academic writing and analytical skills. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
| Course Format: Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (ANTH) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 | | Special Attributes: FYS |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Major readings A rich selection of Godzilla and other kaiju cinema for viewing, and supplementary articles.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Examinations and assignments bi-weekly, incremental writing assignments that build into a final
essay. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course will require film viewings at home and potentially additional scheduled viewings. |
| Instructor(s): Weiss,Joseph Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 15 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: X | FR: 15 |
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