Environmental Sociology and Communication
Code
73224106
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Geografia e Planeamento Regional
Credits
5
Weekly hours
2
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
Prerequisites
None
Subject matter
Bibliography
Beck, U. ,1999. World Risk Society. Cambridge: Polity Press.
Castells, M.,2012. Networks of Outrage and Hope : Social Movements in the Internet Age. Camb./Malden: P. Press.
Dunlap, R. E.et al ,2007. \"Env. Sociology.\" C. D.
Bryant and D. L. Peck ,21st Century Sociology: A Reference Handbook -Thousand Oaks, CA: P.329-340.
Dunlap, R. E. e P. J. Jacques,2013, Climate Change Denial Books and Conservative Think Tanks: Exploring the Connection. American Behavioral
Scientist. 57: 6. Pp. 1-33.
Mol, A. P.J. e D. A. Sonnenfeld, 2000. Ecological Modernisation Around the World Perspectives and Critical Debates. London, Or: Frank Cass.
Redclift, M. e G. Woodgate,2010- The International Handbook of Environmental Sociology. Edward Elgar, Chichester and London.
Schmidt, L.,2008-Políticas Ambientais: escalas e desajustes. Itinerários 25 anos de investigação no ICS. Imp. de C.S.
Carvalho, A., et al,2013-Climate change research and policy in Portugal. WIREs Clim Change. doi: 10.1002/wcc.258
Teaching method
An initial theme-setting presentation by the lecturer is followed by a debate. The presentation covers a theoretical framework of the lectures topic followed by empirical research case studies. The debate section engages with students challenging them to put into practice what they have just learned, e.g. rehearsing ways and criteria to report on the climate change questions; or to set up population survey processes; or to argue for different takes from different socio-economic sectors on the problem of CC adaptation.
For each class, the Power Point presentation and related bibliographical references will be made available in advance via the Moodle platform.
Evaluation method
The assessment entails participation in class (20%) and a paper, on one of the topics covered in module, taking in account the theme of their PhD thesis proposal (80%). The lecturer will provide a continuous support and advice throughout this process. Each paper will be discussed on an individual basis with the students.