Glob Env Hist 20th Cent

Spring 2022

Global Environmental History of the Twentieth Century

Listed in: Environmental Studies, as ENST-105  |  History, as HIST-105

Formerly listed as: HIST-27

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Faculty

Edward D. Melillo (Section 01)

Description

[Offered as HIST 105 [TE/TR/TS/^C] and ENST-105) This course examines the environmental history of the world since 1900 with a particular focus on Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and China. We will use books, articles, four films, and a range of online media to illuminate the comparative and interdisciplinary possibilities of global environmental history. In addition to studying the past, we will explore how to use historical knowledge in the formulation of policy recommendations and grassroots initiatives for addressing contemporary environmental issues. Two class meetings per week.

Limited to 20 students. Spring semester.. Professor Melillo.

Expectations

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Close analysis of historical evidence, which may include written documents, images, music, films, or statistics from the historical period under study. Exploration of scholarly, methodological, and theoretical debates about historical topics. Extensive reading, varying forms of written work, and intensive in-class discussions. Students with documented disabilities who will require accommodations in this course should be in consultation with Accessibility Services and reach out to the faculty member as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations can be made in a timely manner.

If Overenrolled: Priority given to History and Environmental Studies Majors

Offerings

2022-23: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2019, Spring 2022, Spring 2024