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May 16, 2024
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STSH 4700 - Environmental Law
This is an introduction to environmental law and policy, with emphasis on the practical use and application of legal concepts. Students will work to develop critical thinking and advocacy skills. Professionals who work with environmental issues need to effectively argue for a position. Therefore, class participation plays a significant role in this course. Students should come to class prepared to discuss, debate, and (re)consider. Effectively advocating for one point of view requires an understanding of other perspectives. One must approach every issue with an open mind and a willingness to engage on a legal and policy level rather than from a personal or political perspective. This objective detachment is one of the hardest and most crucial skills students will work to learn. Over the course of the semester, the class will feature guest speakers (dates and identities TBA). Assigned readings for the guest speakers will replace those on the syllabus for that day. Depending on student progress and interests, the readings may change.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: IHSS 1350 Law, Values, and Public Policy, STSS 2700 Law and Society, or STSS 2300 Environment and Society.
When Offered: Spring term annually.
Credit Hours: 4
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