GEOG 595 A: Special Topics in Geography

Spring 2026
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Meeting:
Th 2:30pm - 5:20pm
SLN:
14795
Section Type:
Seminar
"GEOGRAPHIES OF DEATH"
Syllabus Description (from Canvas):

GEOG 595 Special Topics in Geography: Geographies of Death

In recent years, we have mourned the loss of friends during a global pandemic; grieved the deaths of migrants and activists; and witnessed the devastation of human and more-than-human communities through war, genocide, and ecocide. Drawing on the work of academics such as Avril Maddrell, Jason De León, Achille Mbembe, and Patricia MacCormack, this graduate seminar invites students to collectively examine and develop spatial frameworks for understanding the emotional, social, and political dimensions of contemporary deathscapes.

 

A roadside memorial honors 53 Latin American migrants who lost their lives during their journey to the United States (source: Dan Katz- Texas Public Radio)

Catalog Description:
Topics vary and are announced in the preceding quarter. Offered: AWSp.
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
February 4, 2026 - 10:31 pm