1. Understand the principles and practices of environmental sustainability 2. Develop critical thought connected to paradigm shifts in modern society 3. Develop academic research and writing skills 4. Expand English vocabulary and environment terminology
授業概要
The course introduces the sustainability movement and the principles that guide human behavior in contemporary society.
テキスト
The Sustainability Revolution, by Andres R. Edwards, New Society Publishers
参考文献・課題図書
Additional reading materials will be on reserve in the library
受講生への要望
評価方法
Attendance/Active participation in class/Leading discussions/Two research papers and presentations/weekly journal responses
授業計画
１．Overview of course and syllabus ２．Thesis research guidelines ３．Introduction to sustainability ４．Environmentalism as the precursor of sustainability ５．Brundtland Report:The emergence of sustainability ６．The Three Es as the core of sustainability ７．Sustainability and community: North and South ８．The Earth Charter ９．Student research presentation and paper 10．Integrating sustainability values in the community 11．Sustainability and Businesss 12．Adopting sustainable strategies 13．Environmental assessments and green taxes 14．A business model of social responsibility 15．Student research presentation and paper
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