Migrant Ecologies (V1504)
15 credits, Level 6
Spring teaching
On this module, you’ll explore the entanglements of migration, empire and environment through the lens of oceanic, littoral and liminal worlds. Building on seminal approaches in world environmental history, you’ll examine how maritime environments and communities have shaped and been shaped by the movements of:
- flora
- fauna
- people and ideas.
You’ll also consider the ecological exploitation, dislocation, resilience and repair that follows.
Through historical case studies and contemporary cultural practices, you’ll engage with an emerging humanities of the displaced to interrogate:
- the consequences of resource extraction
- climate change
- the politics of planetary belonging.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.
We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Courses
This module is offered on the following courses: