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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Geosciences : Geography

Undergraduate Course: Nature-Society Geographies (GEGR10086)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Geosciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaGeography Other subject areaEnvironmental Courses
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe 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, environmental justice, social nature(s), animal geographies, environmental ethics and environmental feminisms. These issues will be examined through a number of environmental issues including: industrial pollution, agriculture, population, National Parks and Wilderness, animal rights and common pool resources among others. 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- To introduce students to current theoretical debates on the relationships between nature and society;
- to critical examine mainstream environmentalism in a global context;
- to explore the intersections of environmental issues with the social construction of difference including gender, race, class and caste;
- to examine the relationships between socio-economic development and environmental change;
- to understand the importance of theory in shaping human relationships with the environment.
Assessment Information
Class Assessment: As specified in the course handbook.

Degree Assessment: One annotated bibliography (1,000 words) 20%, one 1,000 word essay 20% AND One two-hour examination (2 questions) 60%
Special Arrangements
None
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Andrea Nightingale
Tel: (0131 6)50 2526
Email: andrea.nightingale@gu.se
Course secretaryMrs Catherine Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)50 9847
Email: cathy.campbell@ed.ac.uk
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