SPA 404 ENVIRON JUSTICE IN LAT AMERICA
Environmental Justice in Latin America and Spain An exploration of the inextricable link between ecosystems and humans through questions of social and environmental justice. The course focuses on issues of indigenous rights, poverty, and racial, gender, and social prejudice. The course explores works that reflect the degradation of nature, natural resources, animals, and the ability to fight climate change. Case studies of exploitation or neglect and cultural studies from Latin America and Spain are paired with grassroots movements designed to promote profound change. This course is in Spanish and requires extensive writing and presentation skills in Spanish and conversation facilitation with students from SPA 204 and SPA 304. As a capstone, this course requires a culminating essay in Spanish that meets departmental senior requirements.
Enrollment Limit
Enrollment limited to 18 students.
Attributes
ASPA, MOIB, MOIE, WLC, W, SDP