Course
Enacting the Posthuman
“Learning, Teaching, Practising and Composing Posthuman Theory"
€1000
Specifications
Description
The focus of this year’s session of Braidotti’s summer school is on ways and means of enacting Braidotti’s notion of the posthuman convergence through a series of selected practices. The focus is on pedagogical practices, ways of transmitting, translating and reaching the posthuman convergence. The format of the intensive course is theory becomes practice, listening becomes response, thinking becomes making. The aim of the course is to help participants orient themselves within the ethical, affective and intellectual landscapes of the posthuman convergence: what does it mean to think, enact and do things posthuman? Participants can expect encounters with the pragmatism of institutional practices of applied posthuman knowledge, but also intensities of radical imaginings, ethical aspirations and political disappointment. Musical composition and practice will be very important in this year’s session. As usual the collective aspects will be central, in the practices of an emergent community. The teaching, learning and sharing rhythm of the week is variable but stable: stimulation and reflection, lecture and lull, question and pause, rupture and resonance – inviting all participants to bring their own timbre to this shared score.
Structured into five parts across a week’s time, the program will deepen participants’ engagement with Braidotti’s posthuman theory and affirmative ethics, asking how we might respond to contemporary negativity through a posthuman, non-dualistic lens. The week-long course will take place in person, at Utrecht University, and will consist of lectures and work groups led by Professor Braidotti, as well as guest speakers.
Lecturers
These will be announced at a later date.
Teachers will include dr. Kay Sidebottom, dr Ruth Clemens, and musical curator Pia Palme.
Target audience
Advanced master level, researchers, and professionals.
Study load
MORNINGS: 9:30-11 Lectures by Rosi Braidotti and selected guests, with Q&A
11:15-12:30 Open discussion or panel discussions
AFTERNOONS:
14-14:45 Short talks by invited guests
15-17 Seminar session with Rosi Braidotti : panel presentation by 6 participants on mandatory reading material
Costs
- Course fee: €1000.00
- Included: Course + course materials
- Housing fee: €275
- Housing provider: Utrecht Summer School
The fee is €1000. There is no student discount fee due to the limited capacity.
All profits made from the summer school will go to the ROSANNA Fund which gives scholarships to women who have limited financial means and who need financial support to help them pursue studies. For more information, see: https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/alumni/contribute/contribute-to-an-ex…
Additional information
The housing costs do not include a Utrecht Summer School sleeping bag. This is a separate product on the invoice. If you wish to bring your own bedding, please deselect or remove the sleeping bag from your order.
Application
For non-students the transcript of grades is not necessary (you can upload an empty document), but please specify your degree on your CV. Reference letters are required for all applications. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Equally, please specify in your motivation if you would be willing to participate in a panel discussion during the summer school.
For this course you are required to upload the following documents when applying:
- Motivation Letter
- C.V.
- Transcript of Grades
- Reference Letter