SOC 295-02 - Special Topic: Environmental Sociology

4 credits (Fall)

This course will introduce students to the ways sociology engages with questions of environment and place. The course focuses on a range of themes including, capitalism, climate change, Indigenous environmental perspectives, gender, the development of the U.S. conservation movement, and environmental justice. Through active participation in this course students will: 1) Better understand sociological approaches to environmental issues; 2) Deepen skills to conduct sociological research on environmental problems; 3) Be able to reflect on key concepts, such as environmental justice and sustainability, and engage in meaningful discussions and writing; 4) Be able to apply course concepts in future courses, academic research, and practical situations such as internships and service-learning opportunities.

Prerequisite: SOC 111.
Instructor: Staff