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Call for Applications
Critical Theory Beyond Negativity: the Ethics, Politics and Aesthetics of Affirmation
18.08.2014 – 22.08.2014
Course Director: Professor Rosi Braidotti
The intensive course “Critical Theory Beyond Negativity: the Ethics, Politics and Aesthetics of Affirmation” explores
critical theory in the Continental philosophy tradition, with special reference to the work of Gilles Deleuze, Luce
Irigaray, Henri Bergson and Rosi Braidotti. The course offers an introduction to contemporary critical debates on
the function of ‘the negative’ in the construction of subjects and of their epistemic and ethical values. Starting
from an assumption that we are in the midst a ‘posthuman turn,’ it explores different aspects of posthuman
subjectivity and stresses the productive potential of the posthuman condition, advocating for the politics of
affirmation.
TARGET GROUP
This interdisciplinary course is aimed at research-minded advanced master and PhD students with a critical and
curious intellectual disposition. A strong background in at least one of the following disciplines is required: critical
theory, Continental philosophy, gender studies, media and technology studies, social and political theory,
postcolonial and race studies, cultural studies.
COURSE AIM
To provide an introduction to contemporary critical theory in the Continental philosophy tradition through the
exploration of debates about contemporary subjectivity, globalization and power, and the politics of affirmation.
STUDY LOAD
Students will be required to prepare thoroughly before the course by studying the reading material and preparing
discussion questions.
The one-week course will consist of lectures in the mornings and tutorials in the afternoon, except for the last day of
the course (the class on the last day will end at noon).
FEE
• € 500 - Course + course materials + housing
• € 300 - Course + course materials
REGISTRATION
http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl/courses/culture/critical-theory-beyond-negativity-the-ethics-politics-and-aesthetics-of-affirmation
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
1 June 2014
MORE INFORMATION
Goda Klumbyte
Personal assistant to Prof. Rosi Braidotti
Achter de Dom 20, 3512 JP Utrecht, The Netherlands
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P: +31 30 253 5537
www.<http://www./>braidotti.com
Dr Debra Benita Shaw
Reader in Cultural Theory/Programme Leader, BA (Hons) Cultural Studies
School of Arts & Digital Industries,
University of East London
Docklands Campus
1-4 University Way
LONDON E16 2RD
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posthumanremains.wordpress.com
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