Anthropological shifts: socio-ecological crises and desirable possibilities

Teacher(s)

. SOMEBODY; Hermesse Julie;

Language

French

Content

This course offers an in-depth analysis of the anthropological changes revealed by the current socio-ecological crises. Based on the observation that degrowth has become an unavoidable necessity to ensure our survival, it is essential to develop a different economy, a different lifestyle, a different civilisation, and different social relationships.
Drawing on ethnographic studies and theoretical approaches, this course explores the combination of two approaches: political anthropology (which politicises socio-ecological issues by analysing socio-economic structures) and the anthropology of imaginaries (which considers the opening up of imaginaries and ontological changes as potential levers for ecological action). Students will be encouraged to take a critical look at the ways in which contemporary earthlings are attached to the earth, as well as at ambivalent behaviours that oscillate between individualism and creative altruism.

Teaching methods

The course uses inductive, interactive and cooperative teaching methods.

Evaluation methods

1. Purpose of the Assessment
The final assessment aims to evaluate your ability to:

• Produce a written, concise, and well-structured case study focusing on a contemporary ecological and social crisis (a case study not discussed during the course sessions).
• Draw on the scientific literature covered in the course, as well as additional references, to analyse this case study.

2. Expected Content

• Topic: A case study related to a contemporary environmental issue.
• Integration: The work must bring together:
• • At least 4 scientific references covered in the course.
  • At least 4 additional references selected independently by the student.
• Scientific Quality: References must be clearly cited and comply with academic standards (APA or Chicago style).

3. Format of the Written Assignment

• General Requirement:Minimum length: 20,000 characters including spaces, bibliography included.
  • Regardless of the format, the assignment must be:
  • • Substantive (substantial and well-argued content).
    • Properly referenced (explicit references complying with academic standards).
• Submission: via Moodle.

4. Assessment Criteria

• Relevance and clarity of the research question/problem statement.
• Use of the concepts and authors covered in the course.
• Quality of the analysis and its connection to the contemporary issue.
• Compliance with formal requirements (references, citation standards, length, submission procedure).
• Originality and quality of the chosen medium.

5. Specific Rules

• Active participation in class remains part of the continuous assessment.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools:

→ Strictly regulated by the Faculty
→ Any use must comply with these regulations; failure to do so may result in sanctions.

Important Reminder Your work must be scientifically rigorous, connected to a contemporary real-world issue, and demonstrate your ability to engage with and apply the literature covered in the course.

Other information

The use of artificial intelligence during the assessment tests for this course is governed by the rules set out in the faculty note on this subject, which is available on the faculty intranet site in the information section for students.

Online resources

Moodle

Bibliography

• Tout est déposé sur le Moodle du cours

Cf fichiers moodle

Teaching materials

• Tout est déposé sur le Moodle du cours

Faculty or entity

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