America's Role in the Global Environment

How have Americans understood their role in the world? How have others around the globe responded? And how might different visions of the future emerge from those encounters? This course investigates America's place in global debates related to the environment, especially in terms of culture and politics. We will explore issues such as climate change and migration while also considering how views of nature, identity, and power intersect and shape America's actions abroad and at home. Readings and activities draw from historical texts and contemporary debates.