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The Anthropology of Godzilla: Unconventional and Monstruous Perspectives on the Anthropocene (FYS)
ANTH 112F
Fall 2024
Section: 01  
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.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ANTH
Course Format: DiscussionGrading Mode: Student Option
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Requirement for: (ANTH)
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available

Last Updated on DEC-03-2024
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