ANTH 377 - Environmental Anthropology

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Looks at the environment from a bio-cultural perspective, exploring the interconnections of the social, biotic and natural environments. Prehistoric, historic and present day cross-cultural evidence is examined to understand how social categories such as class, ethnicity, gender and religion shape human activity, which in turn affects other species and the physical environment. These relationships cause environmental change leading to a further shaping of human society. Specific issues are addressed such as how ideas about how different cultures relate to their environments in different ways. For example, the displacement of people due to the designation of national parks or game preserves is a topic of interest, as well as the impact of the changing environment on human diseases, ecotourism, and environmental social movements. Students work in groups to learn about policy solutions to environmental problems and then identify and carry out projects on particular areas of interest. No prerequisites. Open to all students in all majors.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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