NCSS 703G

In this course, students explore a variety of interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary approaches to thinking about cultural imagination and cultural production connected to socioecological issues. By building on standard and new research practices, students explore their own research habits, consider those that might be most suitable for the kinds of projects they want to pursue, and explore the viability of more innovative and interdisciplinary approaches. Key to the work of the course is the exploration of challenges (definitional, practical, ethical) that arise in doing different kinds of research. As a required course in the first semester of the NCSS MA degree, the course creates a common vocabulary and experience for all NCSS MA students. Run as a seminar, students will complete weekly reading assignments, regular writing assignments, and will engage weekly in class discussion.

Major Requirement | MA Nature-Cultures-Sustainability Studies