ENVS0380A-F15
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 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.
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 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.
- Term:
- Fall 2015
- Location:
- Old Chapel 206(OCH 206)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-4:15pm on Wednesday (Sep 16, 2015 to Dec 11, 2015)
- 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):
- 91366
- Subject Code:
- ENVS
- Course Number:
- 0380
- Section Identifier:
- A