EVST 2024 - Global Environmental History

Institution:

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Description:

This mixed lecture and discussion class will tackle the very broad topic of global environmental history through the study of certain themes over time. Topics will follow recent scholarship in environmental history and could include the history of agriculture, disease, demographic growth, forestry, environmental activism, and global warming. Students will read deeply in selected areas and write position papers based on materials discussed in class, including primary documents. The fundamental goal of this course is to expose students to the role of the natural world in global history and to encourage an appreciation for continued study of the interaction between nature and culture.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uc.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 556-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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