2019-2020 Academic Bulletin 
    
    Apr 25, 2024  
2019-2020 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ENVSC 365 - How Green is Green? German Environmentalisms

(also listed as GERMN 365)
Credits: 4
An overview of environmentalist ideas from the 19th century to the present in the German-speaking world. Students trace “green waves” throughout history and culture using a variety of materials such as literature, newspaper articles, statistics, and videos. The course also explores the links between environmental and other social movements as well as the interconnections between environmental concerns, technological developments, and politics. Students discuss both culture-specific aspects of Germany’s environmentalist path and transnational developments such as the influence of EU policies. No knowledge of German necessary. This course does not count towards the German minor.

Prerequisite: None.

Distribution Requirements: HE, IP.