What is life? This course invites you to probe the definitions of one of the most central terms of human existence from A like animation (or animals, AI, aliens) to Z like zombies. In order to understand and critically examine what constitutes life in diverse cultural contexts and at different historical moments, and how these definitions have been shaping the way various life forms have been treated, we will engage with interdisciplinary perspectives from the sciences, arts, and humanities that will help us explore the ethical, (bio)political, and aesthetic consequences of defining life and its limits.
Units
3
Grade Basis
Regular Grades
Course Attributes
Gen Ed: Diversity Emphasis
Gen Ed: Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures/160
Gen Ed: Building Connections