2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 09, 2025  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

HUM 211 - Nature and Humanity


Credits: 3
This course explores philosophical, literary, religious, and political conceptualizations of the relationship between the human and the non-human world. It includes topics such as animal rights, deep ecology, the notion of wilderness, environmental justice, and environmental stewardship. The class also studies the history and goals of the global environmental movement. Furthermore, it introduces students to the traditions of American nature writing.
Note: SUST-101 is recommended to take previously or concurrently, but is not required

General Education Area: Humanities