HIS 370 History of Environmentalism and the Pursuit of Environmental Justice (3)

This course will undertake the study of the history of environmental issues and environmentalism, and then apply historical perspectives to illuminate and further modern environmental justice efforts. Though broad in scope, issues of concern to African American people and communities will be emphasized. The course will involve classroom study, discussions with visiting speakers, community engagement, and producing work (essays or multimedia or social media pieces) that applies historical knowledge toward illuminating or helping address current environmental concerns.