| Statuss(Aktīvs) | Izdruka | Arhīvs(0) | Studiju plāns Vecais plāns | Kursu katalogs | Vēsture |
| Course title | Environmental Sociology |
| Course code | Soci3025 |
| Credit points (ECTS) | 3 |
| Total Hours in Course | 81 |
| Number of hours for lectures | 16 |
| Number of hours for seminars and practical classes | 16 |
| Independent study hours | 49 |
| Date of course confirmation | 20/12/2021 |
| Responsible Unit | Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities |
| Course developers | |
| Dr. geogr., asoc. prof. Ženija Krūzmētra |
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| Prior knowledge | |
| Soci1005, Basics of Research Soci1014, General Sociological Theory |
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| Course abstract | |
| The aim of the study course is to gain knowledge about the interaction of the environment and society on a local, regional and global scale, as well as to develop an understanding of environmental discourses and to interpret them sociologically. The course provides basic knowledge and understanding of the synthesis of society and the environment, interactions, research methodologies and problems within the science of sociology. The course offers an analysis of the causes, consequences and solutions of sociological environmental problems from the point of view of classical and modern theories in a social, economic and political context. During the course, skills are acquired to analyze and present the human dimension in environmental problems in the dynamic processes of society and environmental change in space, time and society of different scales. | |
| Learning outcomes and their assessment | |
| Knowledge. Knowledge of the interaction between society and the environment and understanding of the impact of human activities on the environment (individual task, discussion). Knowledge of the concepts of environmental sociology and understanding of theories and methods for the analysis of various processes on a local, regional and global scale (individual task, discussion, test).
Skills. Ability to argue about different forms of interaction between society and the environment and environmental policy. Ability to use the acquired theoretical knowledge in the analysis of environmental policy, to evaluate the current environmental problems (presentation, discussion). Competence. Ability to independently evaluate and analyse the interaction of society and the environment on a local, regional and global scale. Knowledge and understanding of environmental discourse in society and ability to offer solutions to various environmental problems (group work, discussion) |
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| Course Content(Calendar) | |
| 1. The interaction of society and environment. - 1 hour
2. Environmental sociology as a sub-branch of sociology. – 2 hours 3. Environmental social movements and environmental organizations. – 2 hours 4. Interaction of environment and economy from a sociological point of view. – 2 hours 5. Consumer society and the environment. – 3 hours 6. Green lifestyle, its essence, variants. – 2 hours 7. Environmental health. – 2 hours 8. Public opinion research on the environment. – 2 hours List of seminar topics (16 hours) 1.Theoretical approaches to environmental sociology. 1. Individual task and presentation (3 hour ) 2.Environmental movements and environmental organizations. Discussion. (1 hours) 3.Consumer society and the environment. 2. Individual task and presentation. (3 hours) 4.Green lifestyle, its essence, variants. Group work. (2 hours) 5.Environmental health. Review and analysis of the latest international research. Group work and discussion. (4 hours) 6.Research of public opinion about the environment. (2 hours) 7.Test. (1 hour) |
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| Requirements for awarding credit points | |
| Formal test with a grade. The final assessment is cumulative on the following topics and tasks: 1) Linking classical and modern environmental sociology theories to examples of environmental problems (30%); 2) Consumer society and the environment (20%); 3) Green lifestyle, group work (20%); 4) Test (30%).
Study process in part-time distance learning is organised in accordance with the Order of the Vice-Rector of Studies No. 2.4.-5/59 On distance learning procedures at LBTU. Study courses are scheduled for each semester according to the study plan. The students learn the topics included in the study course independently, using the materials created and placed by the lecturer in the e-studies (Moodle). Feedback on the learning of lecture and seminar topics in distance learning is organised in the form of self-assessment tests, discussion forums and independent work, as well as in face-to-face or online consultations, lectures and final examinations according to the timetable. |
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| Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work | |
| Literature studies, group work, preparation of the presentation, case study, test. | |
| Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes | |
| Students must prepare a presentation on linking theories to practice (30%), pass the test (30%), develop a group work on green lifestyle (20%) and analyse the environmental impact of a consumer society (20%). 10% correspond to one point in the 10-point grading scale | |
| Compulsory reading | |
| 1.Hannigan J. Environmental Sociology. 2nd edition. London and New York: Routledge, 2006. ISBN10: 0-415-35512-5 (Hbk) (e-book) Pieejams: https://www.nile-center.com/uploads/P2RQPC32H6T8CWP.pdf
2.Kļaviņš A., Zaļoksnis J. (red.), Vide un ilgtspējīga attīstība, Rīga, Latvijas Universitāte, 2010. 334 lpp. 3.Vavra J., Lapka M., Cudlínova E. Current Challenges of Central Europe: Society and Environment. Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Filozofická fakulta, 2014. 195 p. 4.Zaļoksnis J., Kļaviņš M., Brikše I., Meijere S. Vides vadība. Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte, 2011. 205 lpp. Pieejams: https://search-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.llu.lv/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e000xww&AN=1084581&site=ehost-live&scope=site 5.Yearley S. Cultures of Environmentalism. Empirical Studies in Environmental Sociology. Hampshire and New-York: Palgrave Macmillan. 2005., 214 p. |
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| Further reading | |
| 1.Gunters P. Zilā ekonomika. Zvaigzne ABC, Rīga, 2018.319.lpp
2.Curry, P. Ecological Ethics: an Introduction (2nd Edition). Cambridge; Malden: Polity. 2011. 3.Beck, U. Risk Society. Towards a New Modernity. London: Sage.1992. 264 p. 4.Sutton, P.W. The Environment: a Sociological Introduction. Cambridge: Polity, 2007. 187 p. 5.Naess A. Ecology, community and lifestile. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. 2003. 6.Downey L. Inequality, Democracy, and the Environment. New York Press, 2015. 331 p. Pieejams: https://search-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.llu.lv/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e000xww&AN=1020841&site=ehost-live&scope=site 7.Goodman, M., Goodman, D., & Redclift, M. (Eds.). Consuming Space. Placing Consumption in Perspective. Surrey: Ashgate 2010. 104-116.p 8.Sutton, P.W. The Environment: a Sociological Introduction. Cambridge: Polity, 2007. 187 p. 9.Atstāja Dz., Dimante Dž. u.c.Vide un ekonomika, Latvijas Universitāte,2011. 255 lpp. 10.Blumbergas A. (red.). Sistemātiskas domāšanas integrēšana vides politikā, Rīgas Tehniskās universitātes Vides aizsardzības un siltuma sistēmu institūts, 2010. 225 lpp. 11.Winter G. Multilevel Governance of Global Environmental Change: Perspectives From Science, Sociology and the Law. Cambridge University Press, 2006. 630 p. Pieejams: https://search-ebscohost- com.ezproxy.llu.lv/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e000xww&AN=529377&site=ehost-live&scope=site |
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| Periodicals and other sources | |
| 1.Vides vēstis. Pieejams: http://www.videsvestis.lv/
2.Environmental Sociology. Pieejams: http://www.tandfonline.com/pricing/journal/rens20 3.Ecology and Society. Pieejams: http://www.ecologyandsociety.org/ 4.Environmental Communication. Pieejams: http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/renc20/current |
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| Notes | |
| Elective study course in the ESAF academic bachelor study programme “Sociology of Organizations and Public Administration” | |