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1) Acquire an understanding of the interaction between society and the natural environment and key debates and issues in environmental sociology;
2) Explain the topic of ‘environment’ and related topics from a sociological perspective, taking into consideration a variety of contexts and perspectives;
3) Reflect on and critically analyse key debates and issues in environmental sociology.
Indicative Topics:
Environmental Inequality
Pollution
Energy
Food
Consumption
Plastic
Sustainable Development
Public Attitudes
Environment and Health
Climate Change
Climate Change Denial
Green Crime
Environmental Social Movements
Theoretical Frameworks and Environmental Policy
Green and Low-carbon Societies
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 101 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Group Project: Group project | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: MCQ based on lecture content | Week 4 | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Essay: 1,500 word Essay | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 45 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
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• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
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