SOCL 218 - Sociology of Environmental Issues

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course deals with the application of social science theory and methods to the study of the ever changing relationship between humans’ natural and social environments. Thematic emphasis on Environ mentalism as a socio-political, economic movement will inform the course. Topics include an analysis of the historical context of perceived tensions between these two environments and the changing social definitions of nature and environment. Particular attention is given to major environmental controversies and related political struggles of the past two centuries. Additionally, select environmental problems are used as a vehicle from which to explore the nature of sociology’s potential contributions to the resolution of environmental controversies. Offered every year.

Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level Sociology course.