Jane Bennett – ‘Vibrant Matter’ (Ecocriticism, November 5th)

On what is usually a night full of spirited displays of fireworks, we will be considering the vibrancy of matter itself in the first chapter of Jane Bennett’s ‘Vibrant Matter: A Political Ecology of Things’. This session will be held on November 5th in Arts 119 at 3-5pm, a change from our usual venue of … Continue reading “Jane Bennett – ‘Vibrant Matter’ (Ecocriticism, November 5th)”

29 October 2019 by

Alondra Nelson – ‘AfroFuturism: Past-Future Visions’ (22nd of Oct)

For Week 2 of the Critical Theory Reading Group, we will be analysing and discussing Alondra Nelson’s ‘AfroFuturism: Past-Future Visions’. This sessions will take place in the Westmere Lounge at 3-5pm  on Tuesday the 22nd of October – snacks and refreshments provided. Nelson engages with innovation and improvisation in the African Diaspora’s histories and Futures. … Continue reading “Alondra Nelson – ‘AfroFuturism: Past-Future Visions’ (22nd of Oct)”

15 October 2019 by

Works Loved: Halloween Edition (Wed 30 Oct)

For the Halloween edition of Works Loved, we’ll be sharing some texts that explore elements that are eerie, unsettling, or downright terrifying. These might be fiction, theory, or something else – and you’re also very welcome to bring a non-spooky text you’ve enjoyed.

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Contemporary Theory Reading Group (Semester 1 Schedule)

The Contemporary Theory Reading Group is back for the first semester of 2019/20! Join us at the Westmere Postgraduate Hub Seminar Room, every second Tuesday at 3pm, from the 8th October (REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED by the CCLC and CDC), where we will interrogate contemporary texts in the Norton Anthology of Critical Theory, engaging with questions such … Continue reading “Contemporary Theory Reading Group (Semester 1 Schedule)”

2 October 2019 by

Oxana Timofeeva – ‘The History of Animals: A Philosophy’ – (30/7/19)

For our last session until September, we will be looking at selections from Oxana Timofeeva’s ‘The History of Animals: A Philosophy’. In an original and inspiring work, Oxana Timofeeva provides an ambitious response to what in philosophy has been called the ‘Animal Question’. Specifically, what is the status of the animal in philosophy? Or, why … Continue reading “Oxana Timofeeva – ‘The History of Animals: A Philosophy’ – (30/7/19)”

26 July 2019 by