Anthropology & Climate Change
Anthropology and Climate Change Climate change has become one of the most pressing issues of the 21st century, and much of the discussion about its causes and consequences is based on the biophysical sciences and is strongly influenced by political and economic interests. Anthropology offers a wider set of perspectives on climate change. In this seminar we will examine cross-cultural case studies of past and present responses to climate change. We will look at how technological, economic, social, political, and spiritual dynamics shape the way people understand and react to climate change. Key themes will include gender and vulnerability, social-ecological resilience, climate ideologies, development policy, social scale, and ethnometeorology.
Anthropology and Climate Change Climate change has become one of the most pressing issues of the 21st century, and much of the discussion about its causes and consequences is based on the biophysical sciences and is strongly influenced by political and economic interests. Anthropology offers a wider set of perspectives on climate change. In this seminar we will examine cross-cultural case studies of past and present responses to climate change. We will look at how technological, economic, social, political, and spiritual dynamics shape the way people understand and react to climate change. …Read more
This course was very intense- including heavy readings and several papers. Lectures and discussions were also a large portion of the class. While it all felt challenging, Mike (Professor Sheridan) was an excellent guide through the basics of being a student at Middlebury and adapting to a college-size workload. This was definitely a great introduction to anthropology, as well as Middlebury as a whole.
This course was very intense- including heavy readings and several papers. Lectures and discussions were also a large portion of the class. While it all felt challenging, Mike (Professor Sheridan) was an excellent guide through the basics of being a student at Middlebury and adapting to a college-size workload. This was definitely a …Read more
This FYS is particularly reading and writing intensive. Be ready to have a lot of heavy and content-full readings, but they are very interesting. The readings and lectures significantly changed my perception and understanding of climate change. Essay-exams are challenging but a very good way to practice writing skills, theoretical application and great intro to anthropology.