Literatures of Sustainability

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Trauma, whether experienced in the context of weather disasters due to climate change, familial histories of interpersonal violence, or related to forms of cultural bias, has long-term effects on our physical and mental health. What does it mean to have a sustainable life? The “four pillars” of sustainability will be linked to recent developments in affective neuroscience to show how trauma informs our relationships with each other and with ecosystems. Literary texts will be paired with research that locates mental health practice in an anti-oppression framework and sustainability strategies that address climate anxiety and hopeful directions for the future. Restriction: No freshman permitted. Offered regularly.