ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY

  1. Course Description
    이 과목은 환경사회학의 관점과 이러한 관점의 변화가 어떤 방식으로 이루어졌는지에 대해 이해하는 것을 목표로 한다.
  2. Course Objectives
    Upon completion of this course students will be equipped to: 1. Understand the perspective of environmental sociology. 2. Discuss fundamental issues affecting the environment and the relationship between humanity and the environment. 3. Analyze and explain the interconnections between the environment with human activities, economic practices, societal relationships and public policy in sociological perspective. 4. Appraise the concept of environmental citizenship, and sustainable development and its contribution to local and global environmental challenges.
  3. Teachnig Method
  4. Textbook
  5. Assessment
    The assignment is a project using Google Forms. Final "exam" is an "open-book" quiz before the final exam period. It should noted that the main assessment item should be a group presentation by the end of the course.
  6. Requiments
    Nil
  7. Practical application of the course
    This course delivers the basic knowledge of environmental issues and the relation to human society. Social theories are employed in explaining the causes and consequences. The students do not just understand the cost of human activities with environmental ends, but also be able to adjust personal, political and societal behaviors contributing to these issues. Their job in the future may, or may not be the environmental protection field. However, no matter the government, business sector and social organizations are all part of the entire world. The action of every individual will contribute to environmentally friendly and sustainable development.
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