Sociology of Human-Environment Relationships 7.5 credits

About the course

This course explores the field of environmental sociology, aiming to give students a deeper understanding of the relationships between society and environmental problems such as climate change. We focus on attitudes and behavior in relation to these problems and how societies can address them given their different characteristics and prerequisites. The course reviews different social science perspectives and concepts relevant for understanding the environmental challenges facing human societies. These include, for example, ecological modernization, environmental concern, collective action, postmaterialist values, and environmental justice.