Race, Nature, and the City 

AF AMER M169 - Race, Nature, and the City 

<p>(Same as African American Studies M169.) Lecture, three hours. Introduction to study of race and place within urban political ecology (UPE) and critical environmental justice studies. UPE is conceptual approach that understands urbanization to be political, economic, social, and ecological process that often results in uneven and inequitable landscapes. Primary focus is cities in Americas, but study draws on insights from other regions. In line with intersectional theories of race and place, readings also take into account class, gender, sexuality, and nation. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

Environment

College of Letters and Science

Environment and Sustainability, Institute of the

ENVIRON M169 - Race, Nature, and the City 

Familiarize students with key theories in urban political ecology and critical environmental justice as a foundation for advanced studies and/or environmental justice work

Expand knowledge about environmental inequities and their impacts

Deepen understanding of crossplace networks of urban design and activism in the Americas

Encourage an open mind, critical reflection, and creative collaborations to address environmental injustices

Increase recognition of demands for respect and self-determination by racialized people

General Catalog

Race, Nature, and the City

ENVIRON M169

4 units