Perspectives on Environmental Theory

Education facts

Code: 2KC028

This course offers an introduction to different feminist perspectives on environment, nature, and humanity. Viewpoints of Eco-feminism, Post-humanism, Dark Ecology, as well as others, are presented, contextualized and scrutinized. How do different positions regarding the relation between human and nature effect our views on pollution and climate change? What problematizations and solutions do they imply? Are the only options modern technology or romantic holism? The aim is to provide a historical and philosophical orientation of various definitions of nature and human, as well as insight into different theories of power and how they may relate to the issue. The course is based on independent readings, group-work, and individual assignments. The course is on-line and the course language is English.

Entry requirements

.To be admitted to the course applicants must have completed three semesters of full time studies, equivalent to 90 ECTS, of which at least 15 ECTS must be an independent project or four semesters of full time studies equivalent to 120 ECTS. Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Perspectives on Environmental Theory

  Umeå University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 29 September 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %