HIST 2060 - History and the Environment

The purpose of the U.S. Environmental History class is to give students a broad understanding of “environmentalism” and environmental issues as they have emerged and evolved through over three-hundred years of American history. The course affords the class an opportunity to examine environmental concepts through a multi-faceted, multi-disciplined approach which touches on many areas of academic study beyond history, including political science, biological and climatological science, physics, sociology, anthropology, and literature. While the course emphasizes and understanding of environmental issues and problemsthrough the historical model, it is hoped that students will leave with a better grasp of, and appreciation for, environmental concernswhich threaten and confront the current generation. A study of environmental problems through history gives students the opportunity of better understanding the current crisis. Additionally, an understanding of the past is a vital component in equipping students with the tools and knowledge in seeking viable solutions and alternatives to today’s environmental challenges. HIST 2060 is cross-listed with ENST 3060. Co-requisite: READ 0099.

Hours:
3