Module course for POL6015_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Politics and International Studies (ORG:POLS)
Convenor name: Dr. Ross Mittiga
Convenor email: rm80@soas.ac.uk
Office room: MB C239
Office hours: Mondays, 2-3pm
Intended learning outcomes:
1 Examine how the quest for mastery over nature has shaped key ideas of modernity and progress (and thus science and technology), and explain its links to contemporary global crises.
2 Explain and critically discuss the roots of modern ecological thought and their intersections with structures of domination such as white supremacy, colonialism, and speciesism.
3 Apply relevant concepts and arguments from the module to interpret and critically assess specific cases of environmental(ly mediated) domination.
Assessment 1: Name: AS1: Prompted, short essay
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 13/11/2026
Assessment 1: Release date: 11/12/2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy
Assessment 1: Format: 800-word essay
Assessment 2: Name: AS2: Open-topic essay
Assessment 2: Weighting: 60%
Assessment 2: Due date: 15/01/2027
Assessment 2: Release date: 12/02/2027
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy
Assessment 2: Format: 1800-word essay
Assessment 3: Name: Participation
Assessment 3: Weighting: 10%
Assessment 3: Due date: 15/01/2027
Assessment 3: Release date: 12/02/2027
Assessment 3: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy
Assessment 3: Format: This component is based on: - Regular, on-time attendance; and - Active and thoughtful engagement in discussions and activities (e.g. contributing to group work, asking questions, responding constructively to peers).
Page template: On campus 2026/27
