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HCOM 349 - Environmental Philosophy and Communication


This class explores diverse environmental philosophies, and traces contemporary environmental groups’ use of strategic communication. We study digital campaigns, branding tactics, public education programs, and theories of environmental justice. The course highlights a range of regional, national, and global case studies such as food systems, gas pipeline construction, commercial fish farms, climate change, and freshwater politics. Emphasizes the rhetorical foundations of environmental thought.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
Typically Offered: Spring term only - even years

Units: 4