Environmental Sociology

Catalog description

This course introduces the basic concepts, theories, and empirical research of environmental sociology. Students will utilize the “sociological imagination” to come to a deeper understanding of the social roots of environmental issues- a topic of vital importance in our contemporary world. The manner of which humans impact the environment, and environmental issues impact society, will be interrogated. Included in discussion will be the roles of technology, consumption and production, population trends, culture, social movements, and more in both contributing to and reacting to environmental issues. When finished with this course, students will have a much better understanding of the scope, causes, and consequences of environmental issues, as well as potential solutions.