FSS:SOC165 Introduction to Environm soc. - Informace o předmětu

SOC165 Introduction to Environmental Sociology

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Vyučující

Mgr. Benjamin Jeremiah Vail, Ph.D., M.Sc. (přednášející)

Garance

doc. PhDr. Ing. Radim Marada, Ph.D.
Oddělení sociologie – Katedra sociologie – Fakulta sociálních studií
Kontaktní osoba: Ing. Soňa Enenkelová
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Oddělení sociologie – Katedra sociologie – Fakulta sociálních studií

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Po 10:00–11:40 U32

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Cíle předmětu

This course introduces many of the major schools of thought and topics of research in the field of environmental sociology, and presents a historical overview of the development of environmental sociological theory and research over time.

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

- Recall and relate fundamental theories related to social-environmental interactions
- Identify and explain major contemporary and historical environmental issues
- Analyze the significance of environmental issues in their daily lives
- Critically examine contemporary debates about environmental policy

Osnova

• The course is organized as a series of weekly topics which include lectures, required reading, and some required videos and other multimedia.
• The weekly topics include:
• 1. Introduction to Environmental Sociology
• 2. Consumption, Materialism, and Modern Society
• 3. The Treadmill of Production
• 4. Sustainability
• 5. Health, Environmental justice, and Risk
• 6. Ideologies of Environmental Domination
• 7. Ideologies of Environmental Concern
• 8. Sociology of Food
• 9. The Social Construction of Nature
• 10. Sociological Perspectives on Global Climate Change
• 11. Energy and Society
• 12. Environmental Problems and Solutions
• Literature
• The two core textbooks are:
• 1. Bell, M.M. 2011. An Introduction to Environmental Sociology. 4th ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press.
• 2. Harper, Charles L.2012. Environment and Society: Human Perspectives on Environmental Issues. 5th ed. New York: Pearson.
• These texts are supplemented with other literature and films. Check the Interactive Syllabus for the weekly assigned literature and videos.

Literatura

povinná literatura
• BELL, Michael a Michael S. CAROLAN. An invitation to environmental sociology. 4th ed. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Pine Forge Press, 2012, xiii, 384. ISBN 9781412990530. info

Výukové metody

The course is taught as a normal classroom lecture course. The pedagogical approach includes the use of weekly lectures, required reading and other resources, and films and other multi-media presentations.

Metody hodnocení

Each week, participation in this course typically involves attending the lecture and reading or watching the required study materials which include literature and videos.

Students will receive a final letter grade (A-F) for the semester based on the following components:

40% – Mid-term exam
60% – Final exam

Using the MU Information System
Class resources are available to students through Masaryk University’s online Information System (IS). Under the course title “SOC165: Introduction to Environmental Sociology” you will find an interactive syllabus which contains important general information about the course and the weekly schedule with links to required course materials.

Vyučovací jazyk

Angličtina

Informace učitele

Dr. Benjamin Vail is Assistant Professor in the Sociology Department. His office is in room 359 in the FSS building, and his office hours will be posted at the start of each semester.

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