LAWS C614 - Environmental Justice Seminar

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

LAWS - Law School

Description:

This course provides a detailed examination of environmental justice, a multi-issue movement that addresses environmental disparities caused by racial, ethnic, and class discrimination. Specific topics include evidence of inequity, risk assessment, constitutional and civil rights claims, and interagency initiatives. Students will engage in interdisciplinary study and individually write and present a paper at the end of the semester. The paper will satisfy the upper level writing requirement. There are no course pre-requisites, and the class will be capped at 20 students.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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