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Christine Ingebritsen
SIS 350
Seattle Campus
Surveys development of international environmental consciousness from 1960s to present. Models of "green development"; ways in which norms for resource use have entered global politics. Patterns of state compliance with international environmental agreements, and why states fall short of meeting their international obligations. Offered: jointly with ENVIR 360/SCAND 350.
Class description
Transborder environmental issues have become more salient in world politics. This course traces the evolution of global environmental norms, and examines patterns of sustainable development practices in different zones of the world economy (Scandinavia, Asia, US). Students are encouraged to critically evaluate competing norms of environmental management and discern rhetoric from practice.
Student learning goals
Students will be familiar with major global environmental agreements, the idea of sustainable development, and will be able to explain how and why some societies view this as a crisis, while others are more complacent.
General method of instruction
Lecture/discussion
Recommended preparation
Previous coursework in Scandinavian politics, Political Science, or International Studies
Class assignments and grading
readings and discussion
50% mid-term 50% final paper
