About Environmental Sociology
I. Module/Course Description This module introduces students to the general discipline of environmental sociology, which deals with the interaction between environment and society. It starts by introducing the focus of the discipline and how it benefits from classical sociological theories. It also covers a wide range of contemporary theoretical approaches that explain environmental degradation as well as theories of modernism and environmental improvement. In this vein, the debate between Realism and Constructionism as well as the application of the latter in environmental discourses will be discussed in detail. At the end, it will provide insights into current environmental problems (globally, regionally and locally), their causes and possible solutions. Students are also expected to have practical study visits.