ENVS0380A-F14
Global Challenges
Global Challenges of the 21st Century
In this course we will begin by studying theories of social and political change, and then we will analyze the systematic causes of poverty and environmental degradation around the world. We will then study prospective solutions, focusing on the role of selective members of global civil society, including social entrepreneurs, in achieving these solutions. Over the course of the semester, each student will prepare a comprehensive analysis on how to tackle and overcome a specific global challenge. (ENVS 0211 or PSCI 0214) 3 hrs. sem. (International Relations and Foreign Policy)/
In this course we will begin by studying theories of social and political change, and then we will analyze the systematic causes of poverty and environmental degradation around the world. We will then study prospective solutions, focusing on the role of selective members of global civil society, including social entrepreneurs, in achieving these solutions. Over the course of the semester, each student will prepare a comprehensive analysis on how to tackle and overcome a specific global challenge. (ENVS 0211 or PSCI 0214) 3 hrs. sem. (International Relations and Foreign Policy)/
- Term:
- Fall 2014
- Location:
- Old Chapel 401(OCH 401)
- Schedule:
- 12:15pm-1:30pm on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 8, 2014 to Dec 5, 2014)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Mez Baker-Medard
- Subject:
- Environmental Studies
- Department:
- Prog in Environmental Studies
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 91589
- Subject Code:
- ENVS
- Course Number:
- 0380
- Section Identifier:
- A