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Geographic Science and Community Planning
Description: This course explores the social, political, and cultural factors that collectively shape how society understands and responds to climate change. We will investigate how social and cultural aspects influence our understanding of climate change, identify the ideological positions of supporters and deniers, analyze current policies and politics, investigate differential climate vulnerability, and explore and critically analyze actions proposed to meaningfully address challenges climate change poses to society. This course will also include examining current events, new climate policies, and the climate movement. Cross-listed with ENV 415. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2025
Geographic Science and Community Planning
Term : Fall 2025
Catalog Year : 2025-2026
GSP 415 - Climate Change And Society
Description: This course explores the social, political, and cultural factors that collectively shape how society understands and responds to climate change. We will investigate how social and cultural aspects influence our understanding of climate change, identify the ideological positions of supporters and deniers, analyze current policies and politics, investigate differential climate vulnerability, and explore and critically analyze actions proposed to meaningfully address challenges climate change poses to society. This course will also include examining current events, new climate policies, and the climate movement. Cross-listed with ENV 415. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2025