The Politics of Ice: Beyond Climate Change
This course examines a different sort of cold war, one that focuses on the political, economic, and legal conflicts that have emerged from the transformations of Earth’s ice. While the connection between climate change and global ice may be well established, much less is known about how the changes in ice distribution have impacted international relations. In this three-week course we will take an in-depth look at the Arctic, the Antarctic, and everywhere else that ice politics may flow.
Faculty Bio
Darren Zook teaches in political science and global studies at UC Berkeley. His areas of interest include comparative politics, human rights and international law. He has received numerous teaching awards for his creativity in the classroom, and was recently named one of the “Top Ten Most Inspiring Professors at UC Berkeley” by College Magazine. He lectures all around the world, and has published six books. He is currently at work on a research project involving the politics of ice in the era of climate change.
This is an In-Person, Livestreamed + Recorded Course
- Classes will meet in person at the Freight and Salvage, at 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704
- Classes will stream live simultaneously, and be video recorded
- You must be a current OLLI @Berkeley member to register. Learn about membership, including our fee assistance program.
Schedule Highlights
- Course starts on Wednesday, Feb. 19, and ends on Wednesday, Mar. 5
- Classes meet for 3 weeks, 2 hours per session (10–noon)
- Videos will post on Fridays in Member Dashboards
- All course materials, including videos, will remain available to view and enjoy through Mar. 30
Member Praise for Darren Zook
Dr. Zook is one of the best teachers I've ever had and I'm 80!
Darren Zook is an amazing teacher. He's a well-organized, extremely knowledgeable, and always engaging.
I have taken several classes with Darren Zook and will take several more. His scope and depth of knowledge is extraordinary. And he is able to communicate it effectively and effortlessly.
Faculty Q&A
- Read an interview with Darren Zook from our archive.