Reference no: EM133391980

Assignment:

Stacy Alaimo, "Animal." Keywords for Environmental Studies (2016).

Joni Adamson, "Humanities." Keywords for Environmental Studies (2016).

• What is the main thesis from the readings?
• Provide a succinct summary of the readings, including the main points and concepts introduced by the author(s)

The second part of your Critical Reflection will focus on your understanding and engagement with the reading(s). Themes/questions to address in your Critical Reflection can include:

• How do your selected readings approach the topics? Are there any similarities? Are there any differences?
• How do the readings identify the social, economic, political, and/or cultural implications of human/animal/machine
• Do the readings discuss how technology reflects larger social, cultural, and ideological formations?
• What other secondary ideas emerge from the readings?
• How has your understanding of human, animal, machine shifted based upon the readings?
• How are structures like colonialism, imperialism, or neoliberal influenced by ideas about technology, humanity, and animals?
• What is the relevance of studying the relationship between animals and technology for thinking about humanity?
• Was there a particular passage or argument from the reading that impacted you?
• Did the readings challenge you to view human/animal/machine course concepts in a different perspective?
• What is the relationship between the issues raised by the readings and your own personal experiences?
• How does experience shape your understanding of the perspectives and arguments discussed in the readings?
• What have you learned from the readings about how we are influenced by, and engage with, practices of human/animal/machine in our everyday lives?
• What did you find interesting about the readings?