Legal Studies H432 - Environmental Justice (colloq)
Fall
2017
01
1.00
A Wing
1:00AM 1:00AM
UMass Amherst
42394
This course provides an exploration of the environmental justice (EJ) movement.
Central to our study is an examination of environmental degradation, inequality in exposure to pollution in relationship to racism and poverty, and globalization's effect on international environmental injustices. We will critically analyze the role of grassroots activism, the law, and alternative dispute resolution methods used to redress environmental injustices.Coursework relies on relevant interdisciplinary scholarship, case studies, and engaged in class simulations.
Central to our study is an examination of environmental degradation, inequality in exposure to pollution in relationship to racism and poverty, and globalization's effect on international environmental injustices. We will critically analyze the role of grassroots activism, the law, and alternative dispute resolution methods used to redress environmental injustices.Coursework relies on relevant interdisciplinary scholarship, case studies, and engaged in class simulations.
Student should have taken Legal 432 previously or concurrently. Meeting time to be decided. Please contact Instructor for current meeting times.
Students that have taken Legal 497N previously may be eligible to take this 1 credit Honors colloquium. Please contact Instructor for review and consideration.
Students that have taken Legal 497N previously may be eligible to take this 1 credit Honors colloquium. Please contact Instructor for review and consideration.