ANT 235 Environmental Anthropology
3 hours.
This course explores the relationship between humans and our changing environment from an anthropological perspective. The course interrogates foundational concepts like “nature” and “culture” and examines how the environment constitutes every aspect of human societies and communities. Students will learn about key approaches and themes in environmental anthropology and apply these to analyze a range of contemporary environmental issues from a justice perspective. Students will develop a holistic and critical understanding of the causes and negative impacts of environmental problems around the world, but also emerging solutions and efforts to create more just, alternative futures.
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This course satisfies the Flexible Core: World Cultures and Global Issues area of the Gen Ed Program.