JUS 444:
ENVIRONMENT AND JUSTICE
Justice and Social Inquiry
School of Social Transformation
Arizona State University
COURSE SYLLABUS
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SPRING 2011
Course / Instructor Information
Schedule Line #:
18435
Meeting Time/Location:
Tuesday/Thursday
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3:00 to 4:15PM
Room: ED (Farmer) 340
Instructor:
Jason Kelley
Email:
[email protected]
Office:
Wilson Hall Room 254
Office Hours: Thursday
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Noon to 1:00 PM or by appointment
Course Description:
This course introduces students to concepts of environmental justice.
The class is divided
into three sections.
During the first section, human impacts on environmental systems are examined.
Against
this backdrop, general concepts of social justice, environmental racism and environmental justice are
examined, in addition to the rise of the environmental justice movement in the US.
The second section of the
course examines various contemporary forms of environmental injustice, including burden-based, benefits-
based, and process-based injustices.
In addition, methods and techniques for analyzing environmental justice
are explored.
The final section of the course broadens the discussion to include environmental justice issues
at the global scale and impacting non-Western societies, as well as concepts of sustainability and the
consideration of future generations and nonhuman life.
Course Objectives:
The following are the key objectives for the course.
To introduce students to the fundamental concepts of the environment and justice, establish a solid
understanding of these concepts, and apply these concepts to practical real-life experiences
To develop student critical thinking abilities and encourage students to question why things are the
way they are in our world
To develop student oral and written communication skills and public speaking abilities
To facilitate collaboration through the sharing of knowledge and ideas in group activities, discussions
and projects
To have fun and create a memorable learning experience
Course Requirements
Attendance:
Attendance and participation in every class session is expected and essential to success in the
course.
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