FYSE1378A-F23
American Environmentalisms
American Environmentalisms After 1960
In this course we will examine the emergence of multiple threads of environmentalism in the United States since 1960. We will examine popular media portrayals of the environment in crisis through critical analysis of photographs, advertisements, and popular magazines, and environmentalism on college campuses. We will pay particular attention to emerging criticisms of environmentalism for both its failures to address issues of social inequality, particularly those of class and race, and its threat to conventional ideas of economic growth and prosperity. Student work will include essays, independent and group research projects, and collaborative digital projects.
In this course we will examine the emergence of multiple threads of environmentalism in the United States since 1960. We will examine popular media portrayals of the environment in crisis through critical analysis of photographs, advertisements, and popular magazines, and environmentalism on college campuses. We will pay particular attention to emerging criticisms of environmentalism for both its failures to address issues of social inequality, particularly those of class and race, and its threat to conventional ideas of economic growth and prosperity. Student work will include essays, independent and group research projects, and collaborative digital projects.
- Term:
- Fall 2023
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 401(MNR 401)
- Schedule:
- 11:15am-12:05pm on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (Sep 11, 2023 to Dec 11, 2023)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Kathryn Morse
- Subject:
- First Year Seminar
- Department:
- First-Year Seminar Program
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CW HIS NOR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92651
- Subject Code:
- FYSE
- Course Number:
- 1378
- Section Identifier:
- A