Undergraduate Course: Sociology of the Environment and Risk (SCIL10024)
Course Outline
| School | School of Social and Political Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Sociology |
Other subject area | Environmental Courses |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course presents a sociological perspective on environmental knowledge, issues, campaigns and risks. We explore what 'the environment' is, how environmental quality is measured and understood, and how we perceive of environmental risks and problems.
We examine a number of case studies and examples - including energy, food, climate change and others - with key themes and questions running throughout: how are issues framed? Who is responsible for mitigating a risk, cleaning up after a disaster or saving the planet, and how is blame apportioned? What is the epistemological basis for knowledge claims about the environment; or, how do we know what we know about environmental problems and risks? |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have at least 3 Sociology or closely related courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
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| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
¿ evaluating social constructivist theories about the environment
¿ considering sociological theories of environmental transitions and futures
¿ discussion of the relationship between local and global environmental issues
¿ outlining analyses of the rise of environmentalism and green campaign groups
¿ analysis of the role played by science in environmental debates
¿ discussion of the role of the media, and the media construction of environmental issues and risks
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Assessment Information
| A midterm short essay (25%) and a long essay (75%) |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Claire Haggett
Tel: (0131 6)50 3916
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Course secretary | Ms Sue Renton
Tel: (0131 6)50 6958
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