Biopolitics is one of the most significant developments in Critical Theory. Using the topics of waste and violence, this class offers an introduction to the main concepts, strategies, and pre-occupations of Biopolitical thinking and its relevance to understanding the contemporary world and violence of globalization. A significant aspect of the course is the use and role of film as critical theory.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level course from one of the following subjects: DAH (Art History), DEN (English), DAS (Academic Studies), DVC (Visual Culture).