DSOC 6210 - Foundations of Environmental Sociology

(SBA)

Spring. 3 credits.

C. Geisler.

Foundations of environmental sociology provide graduate students with a broad survey of the literature in this disciplinary specialty area. Students review the history of thought in environmental sociology as well as key literature in the various substantive foci of this specialty. The principle objective of this course is to provide graduate students specializing in environmental sociology with a firm grasp of the content, controversies, and trends in the area. Sessions are conducted in a seminar style, and discussions are focused on close review of assigned readings.