Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Autumn Quarter 2012
• Winter Quarter 2013

Stanley Tanyi Asah
CFR 550
Seattle Campus

Graduate Seminar

Graduate seminar to evaluate and discuss current research topics. Topics and requirements vary. Offered: AWSp.

Class description

This graduate section of the Environmental Sociology course will focus on the social construction of environmental problems and management approaches. We will explore in depth, the political, economic and cultural factors that help explain why some environmental problems receive more attention than others.

Student learning goals

Acquire a holistic and critical perspective toward social environmental phenomena.

General method of instruction

Readings and peer-led group discussions

Recommended preparation

Class assignments and grading

Readings, led discussions and a term paper

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Modified:November 29, 2012