Anotace
The study of materiality is crucial for a detailed understanding of what our world is and how we are engaged in and intertwined with it. The seminar’s focus is on concepts and themes such as things and objects, materiality, material culture and heritage. We will also discuss various types of material entanglements including meshwork, network and assemblage; topics of nonhuman/more-than-human, agency and affectivity of material culture and the theme of making.
Learning outcomes:
After completion of this course, you will be able to:
· understand the concepts of materiality, things and objects, material culture and heritage;
· think about how the notions of assemblage, affect and agency are related to materiality.
The course is also focused on developing analytical reading, critical thinking and discussion skills.