Nature-Society Geographies (P) (P02374)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : GEO-P-ENVCSNSG

The global scale and complexity of current environmental issues has prompted a number of critiques of mainstream environmentalism. This course explores a range of different theoretical approaches to nature-society issues within Geography and related disciplines including: political and cultural ecology, social nature(s), animal geographies, environmental ethics and environmental feminisms. The ways in which environmental problems intersect with issues of social justice are a central focus of this course. In addition, the manner in which theory shapes our understanding of what counts as environmental issues will be emphasized.

Entry Requirements

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Availability for visiting students is dependant upon demand from internal students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Postgraduate Courses (School of GeoSciences), (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
22/09/2008	14:00	16:00	Room 2.19, Old Infirmary (Geography)	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

1. Specific Learning Outcomes
- a critical understanding of the range of approaches to nature-society relations within geography and related disciplines;
- an apreciation of the importance of theory in shaping nature-society issues;
- an understanding of the links between environmental issues and social justice;
- a recognition of the diversity of issues encompassed under 'environmental problems'.
2. Generic Learning Outcomes
- experience of group discjussion and oral presentation skills;
- development of analytical thinking skills;
- development of critical thinking skills;
- fieldwork experience;
- enhanced writing skills.