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Geographic Science and Community Planning
Description: Using a critical geography perspective, this course explores the social, political, and cultural factors that collectively shape how society understands and responds to climate change. We will trace climate science from its beginning to present day, as well as consider social construction arguments that challenge climate science. We will investigate how 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. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2024
Geographic Science and Community Planning
Term : Spring 2024
Catalog Year : 2023-2024
GSP 362 - Climate Change And Society
Description: Using a critical geography perspective, this course explores the social, political, and cultural factors that collectively shape how society understands and responds to climate change. We will trace climate science from its beginning to present day, as well as consider social construction arguments that challenge climate science. We will investigate how 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. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2024