SPA 204 ENVIRON JUSTICE IN LATIN AMER

An exploration of the inextricable link between ecosystems and humans. The course focuses on questions of indigenous marginalization, grinding poverty, and racial, gender, and social prejudice that are reflected in the degradation of nature, the abuse of natural resources, and climate change. Case studies of exploitation or neglect at Latin American mines, slums, and dams are paired with grassroots movements designed to promote profound change.

Credits

4

Cross Listed Courses

This is the same course as ES 204.

Prerequisite

SPA 103, or SPA 121, or permission of the instructor.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 18 students.

Attributes

MOIE, ASPA, WLC