See full schedule for RIF rating and course journal instructions.
Week 1: Finding Nature in Popular Culture
- John Storey, “What is Popular Culture?” from An Introduction to Cultural Theory and Popular Culture
- Nöel Sturgeon, “The Politics of the Natural in U.S. History and Popular Culture” from Environmentalism and Popular Culture
- Jennifer Prince, “Introduction: Price Intro” from Flight Maps
- James Kavenaugh, “Ideology” from Critical Terms for Literary Study
- William Cronan, “The Trouble with Wilderness: Getting Back to the Wrong Nature” from Uncommon Ground
The Prezi (pop culture, tropes) and slides (ideology) from week 1: https://prezi.com/hqimxfay2fzo/untitled-prezi/
Week 2: Who is Nature For? Who Belongs in Nature?
- Kate Soper, “Naturalized Women and Feminized Nature“
- Tueday was out of Sturgeon.
- Wednesday: Binyavanga Wainaina “How to Write About Africa” How to Write about Africa | Binyavanga Wainaina | Granta Magazine and Eddie Harris, “Solo Faces” from Outside Magazine Solo Faces | Outside Online
Week 3: De-Naturalizing Nature in Popular Culture
- Jeffrey Cohen, “Monster Culture (Seven Theses)” [SKIM THIS for Monday, bring with better reading on Tuesday to talk about Splice and “Monstro.”]
- Junot Diaz, “Monstro“
- Susan Davis, “Touch the Magic”DavisTouchMagic
Week 4: De-Naturalizing Nature in Popular Culture
- Roger Callois, “Definition of Play” pages 123-128.
- Play 30ish minutes (or more ;)) of http://fortmcmoney.com/#/fortmcmoney [note: some browsers seem better at playing this than others, though it may just be on my computer.]