ENSn4622 Environmental sociology

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2020
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Arnošt Novák (lecturer)
Mgr. Karel Čada, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Bohuslav Binka, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Lucie Galčanová Batista, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Bohuslav Binka, Ph.D.
Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Kristína Markechová
Supplier department: Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Thu 8. 10. 16:00–19:40 U42, Thu 22. 10. 16:00–19:40 U42, Thu 5. 11. 16:00–19:40 U42, Thu 19. 11. 16:00–19:40 U42, Thu 3. 12. 16:00–19:40 U42, Thu 17. 12. 16:00–19:40 U42, Thu 7. 1. 16:00–19:40 U42
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! HEN622 Environmental sociology &&!NOW( HEN622 Environmental sociology )
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course is an introduction to environmental sociology. It explores basic terminology, approaches, theories and authores. The aim of course is to foster a critical thinking and an ability to analyze contemporary environmental discussions.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course students are able to: recognize the development of the environmental sociology as the discipline in a historical context; to be familiar with basic theoretical concepts and notions of environmental sociology; through this knowledge they can interpret the relationships between man, society, environment and nature; the course will also allow to students to get rid of a certain "sociological naivety" and critically approach for granted things; the knowledge form the course will allow students to enter into public debates on environmental issues and issues.
Syllabus
  • Structure of course Environmental sociology:
  • 1) Sociology, as if nature (not) mattered. Beginnings and development of environmental sociology, historical context.
  • 2) Nature? What is it? Social concepts of nature.
  • 3) Individualization – society in which everyone i salone. Characteristics of contemporary society.
  • 4) Society of treadmill of production. Characteristics of contemporary society.
  • 5) I consume, therefore I am. Consumption and its role in contemporary society.
  • 6) Social construction of environmental problems or whatis reality.
  • 7) Science gives us valuable data. Science and its role in the identifying environmental issues in modern society.
  • 8) Risks. Sociology of risk.
  • 9) Environmental movement as important actors.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • BELL, Michael and Michael S. CAROLAN. An invitation to environmental sociology. 4th ed. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Pine Forge Press, 2012, xiii, 384. ISBN 9781412990530. info
  • HANNIGAN, John. Environmental sociology. 1st edition. London: Routledge, 1995. ISBN 0-415-11255-9.
  • KELLER, Jan. Sociologie a ekologie. Vyd. 1. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 1997, 232 s. ISBN 80-85850-42-7. info
  • MACNAGHTEN, PHILL.; URRY, John. Contested Natures; 1998 London: SAGE Publications, s. 1-31. ISBN 978-0761953135
Teaching methods
Výukové metody zahrnují přednášky, individuální práci studentů (četba povinné literatury) a kritické diskuse.
Assessment methods
Participation in the course – at least sixty percent. Essay lenght four pages. Active participation in the debate.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2021, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2020, recent)
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