The Anthropocene: The Age of the Human

First Class essay (73/100) on 'Confronting the Materiality of Death in the Anthropocene.' Footnotes throughout and an extensive bibliography. Marker feedback: A well-written, original essay which builds a thoughtful argument for the need to consider death in a more material (messy?) sense in the Anthropocene.

First Class essay (73/100) answering 'What are the challenges of presenting Anthropocene histories to public audiences?' Marker feedback: This is a compelling answer which ranges widely in the examples and literatures it draws on. You show excellent understanding of the core concept, and approach the question with an original angle. The argument is carefully and persuasively presented, and the depth of thought is impressive. This is a consistently insightful discussion that shows real grasp of...