Conservation, Culture, and Society

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course explores the applications and implications of conservation social science. The course highlights how diverse systems of power, knowledge, affect, and belief are entangled with ecological stewardship. Students examine case studies from around the globe to understand how methods and theory from the social sciences can be applied to understand the social institutions, cultural values, and knowledge regimes which shape conservation success. Prerequisite(s): 60 credit hours