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The growing recognition of the reality and consequences of global environmental change poses a fundamental challenge to the ways we interact with the environment and each other, and places new demands on sociological thinking. This course introduces conceptual tools for approaching environmental issues from the local to global level. International, national, and local studies of human interaction with different aspects of the environment will explore contemporary issues, such as environmental justice movements and biodiversity conservation efforts. Students will have the chance to apply concepts and critical thinking skills through undertaking a social action project.
After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:- Understand and compare a range of theories about how society and environment relate- Understand and explain the different ways ‘nature’ is understood and mobilised in environmental debates- Apply knowledge to analyse examples and develop an argument about society-nature relations - Demonstrate cooperative learning relationships with others in the class- Show project management skills and be able to crticially analyse an action undertaken to engage publics in an environmental issue- Improve verbal and written communication skills
Any 15 points at 100 level from ANTH or SOCI, orany 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA.
SOCI230 (2005), SOCI320, SOCI330 (2005)
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Catherine Phillips
Domestic fee $948.00
International fee $4,263.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .