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233045 SE Multispecies Justice in Urban Ecosystems (2024W)
Is There Such a Thing as a Multispecies Right to the City? Exploring Its Articulation and Implications
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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- Anmeldung von Fr 06.09.2024 09:00 bis So 22.09.2024 23:59
- Abmeldung bis Mo 14.10.2024 23:59
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max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
Please note: On Wed 11 Dec, a field trip will take place. Details to be announced.
- Montag 07.10. 13:30 - 14:30 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien (Vorbesprechung)
- Donnerstag 28.11. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Mittwoch 04.12. 14:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Donnerstag 05.12. 10:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Montag 09.12. 11:30 - 15:00 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Mittwoch 11.12. 11:45 - 15:45 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Dienstag 17.12. 15:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Dienstag 14.01. 15:00 - 18:00 Seminarraum STS, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. II/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
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Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
This course explores the concept of multispecies justice within urban ecosystems, challenging traditional, human-centered notions of cities and asking whether non-human species have a "right to the city." We investigate how animals, plants, and other organisms inhabit urban spaces, often unnoticed or marginalized, and how they shape—and are shaped by—urban infrastructures.Drawing from interdisciplinary perspectives in anthropology, urban ecology, and design, we will examine the built environment as a socio-technical system that either accommodates or excludes non-human species. Through multispecies ethnography and speculative design, students will explore how urban spaces can be reimagined to foster more equitable cohabitation between humans and non-humans, cultivating an art of noticing the everyday life forms that share our cities.This course encourages critical reflection on the ethical, political, and architectural dimensions of multispecies urbanism, aiming to equip students with both theoretical insights and practical tools for rethinking urban spaces as sites of more-than-human sociality.
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
Methods:
The course integrates seminars, lectures, and field observations to practice conducting a multispecies ethnography of urban spaces. Expect the following activities:
Lectures and Seminars: Engage in critical reading of literature that provides foundational knowledge and theoretical insights on multispecies justice and urban ecosystems.
Guest Lectures and Expert Panels: Hear from experts in various fields to gain diverse perspectives and a deeper understanding of multispecies justice.
Case Study Analysis: Reflect on and learn from real-world examples of multispecies interactions and justice in urban settings.
Fieldwork and Practical Engagement: Participate in ethnographic fieldwork to gather empirical data and firsthand insights on multispecies urbanism in Vienna.
Workshops and Group Discussions: Work in groups to facilitate collaborative learning and critical discussions on course themes, creating experimental setups for peer reflection on chosen themes.
Research Projects: Develop individual research projects focusing on multispecies justice in urban environments, culminating in a final artifact and exhibition for the class.
By the end of the course, students will have developed a comprehensive understanding of how to integrate multispecies perspectives into urban planning and policy-making, fostering urban ecosystems that are equitable and sustainable for all forms of life. This course is designed for MA students in Science, Technology, and Society (STS) and is suitable for those interested in anthropology, urban studies, and environmental studies. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to reflect, analyze, and design research on multispecies engagement.
The course integrates seminars, lectures, and field observations to practice conducting a multispecies ethnography of urban spaces. Expect the following activities:
Lectures and Seminars: Engage in critical reading of literature that provides foundational knowledge and theoretical insights on multispecies justice and urban ecosystems.
Guest Lectures and Expert Panels: Hear from experts in various fields to gain diverse perspectives and a deeper understanding of multispecies justice.
Case Study Analysis: Reflect on and learn from real-world examples of multispecies interactions and justice in urban settings.
Fieldwork and Practical Engagement: Participate in ethnographic fieldwork to gather empirical data and firsthand insights on multispecies urbanism in Vienna.
Workshops and Group Discussions: Work in groups to facilitate collaborative learning and critical discussions on course themes, creating experimental setups for peer reflection on chosen themes.
Research Projects: Develop individual research projects focusing on multispecies justice in urban environments, culminating in a final artifact and exhibition for the class.
By the end of the course, students will have developed a comprehensive understanding of how to integrate multispecies perspectives into urban planning and policy-making, fostering urban ecosystems that are equitable and sustainable for all forms of life. This course is designed for MA students in Science, Technology, and Society (STS) and is suitable for those interested in anthropology, urban studies, and environmental studies. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to reflect, analyze, and design research on multispecies engagement.
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
To pass the seminar, students are required to complete the following tasks:1. Literature Reading and Facilitation Session (Group Assignment):
In pairs, students will choose two readings and facilitate a 40-minute discussion, incorporating interactive and imaginative exercises that challenge participants to rethink urban spaces as multispecies ecosystems. A brief reflection (500 words) on the facilitation process is required.
Evaluation: Engagement with readings (30%), creativity (30%), facilitation of discussion (30%), reflective note (10%).
2. Multispecies Ethnography and Reflection (Individual Assignment):
Students will observe and engage with non-human species in their daily environments, reflecting on how urban design accommodates or challenges their existence. Present findings through a medium of choice (essay, video, artwork, etc.) with a reflective note if using non-written formats.
Evaluation: Ethnographic engagement (40%), creativity (30%), reflection (20%), clarity (10%).
Field Excursion and Ethnographic Observation (Group or Individual Assignment):
3. Participate in a field excursion and practice "the art of noticing" (Tsing, 2015), documenting how urban design affects human-animal interactions. Propose a design solution or intervention, accompanied by a short reflection (1000 words or equivalent).
Evaluation: Field notes (40%), creativity of design solution (30%), theoretical engagement (20%), clarity (10%).
4. Final Artifact and Presentation (Individual or Group Assignment):
Create an artifact reimagining urban spaces for multispecies co-existence, drawing from research and fieldwork. Any format is acceptable (model, video, digital art, etc.), with a one-page reflective note. Present your artifact in the final class session.
Evaluation: Originality (40%), rethinking urban space (30%), reflection (20%), presentation quality (10%).
In pairs, students will choose two readings and facilitate a 40-minute discussion, incorporating interactive and imaginative exercises that challenge participants to rethink urban spaces as multispecies ecosystems. A brief reflection (500 words) on the facilitation process is required.
Evaluation: Engagement with readings (30%), creativity (30%), facilitation of discussion (30%), reflective note (10%).
2. Multispecies Ethnography and Reflection (Individual Assignment):
Students will observe and engage with non-human species in their daily environments, reflecting on how urban design accommodates or challenges their existence. Present findings through a medium of choice (essay, video, artwork, etc.) with a reflective note if using non-written formats.
Evaluation: Ethnographic engagement (40%), creativity (30%), reflection (20%), clarity (10%).
Field Excursion and Ethnographic Observation (Group or Individual Assignment):
3. Participate in a field excursion and practice "the art of noticing" (Tsing, 2015), documenting how urban design affects human-animal interactions. Propose a design solution or intervention, accompanied by a short reflection (1000 words or equivalent).
Evaluation: Field notes (40%), creativity of design solution (30%), theoretical engagement (20%), clarity (10%).
4. Final Artifact and Presentation (Individual or Group Assignment):
Create an artifact reimagining urban spaces for multispecies co-existence, drawing from research and fieldwork. Any format is acceptable (model, video, digital art, etc.), with a one-page reflective note. Present your artifact in the final class session.
Evaluation: Originality (40%), rethinking urban space (30%), reflection (20%), presentation quality (10%).
Prüfungsstoff
Challenge Anthropocentric Urbanism: To question the human-centered models of urbanism and explore how cities can be reimagined to include non-human species as active participants.
Develop Ethnographic Skills: To introduce students to multispecies ethnography as a method of studying the relationships between humans, animals, and the built environment.
Explore Multispecies Justice: To critically engage with the concept of multispecies justice and consider how urban architecture can promote or hinder the coexistence of different species.
Speculative Design for the Future: To encourage creative thinking and design solutions that address the power dynamics embedded in urban infrastructures and propose more inclusive urban spaces.
Develop Ethnographic Skills: To introduce students to multispecies ethnography as a method of studying the relationships between humans, animals, and the built environment.
Explore Multispecies Justice: To critically engage with the concept of multispecies justice and consider how urban architecture can promote or hinder the coexistence of different species.
Speculative Design for the Future: To encourage creative thinking and design solutions that address the power dynamics embedded in urban infrastructures and propose more inclusive urban spaces.
Literatur
Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
Letzte Änderung: Mo 16.09.2024 15:46