The Land Ethic

Catalog description

This course takes as its premise that land is a relationship that is cultivated through land practices. Students will engage with an overview of central theories and approaches to environmental ethics, environmental history, and land politics with special emphasis on Indigenous land relations and land stewardship. Students will analyze the racialized, gendered, and colonial dynamics of land relations. Additionally, this course aims to help students deepen their connection with the land and grow their knowledge and skills for participating in dialogue about the role of land and place in relationship to societies today. This course may be taken in conjunction with The Land Ethic Practicum ( ENVSS 2380 ) for hands-on experiences with land practices. Components: Class GE: SBS Social & Behavioral Sci Typically Offered: Spring