Environmental Studies: Social Science Perspectives

ENVIR ST 112
6-week session | May 26–July 3
3 credits

Online course

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Course Description

The natural environment and society are intricately linked in a number of ways. Environmental problems don’t just affect our society, they are a product of social structures. We therefore need more than just natural science and technology to address environmental issues — social studies of the environment are critical.

This course explores different approaches of interpreting environment and societal relations, at various levels, from the local to the global. It traces the social origins of environmental problems, their social impacts, and the different responses they engender.

Students will learn to critically apply diverse modes of thinking from the social sciences to understand and address current environmental challenges.