Academic Bulletin 2020-2021 
    
    Apr 28, 2024  
Academic Bulletin 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GERMN 365 - How Green is Green? German Environmentalisms

(also listed as ENVSC 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.