Module #1 Introduction to Climate Change and Cultural Responses Overview of the course, exploring the intersection of climate change and cultural responses, and why it matters.
Module #2 Understanding Climate Change:Science, Impacts, and Consequences Introduction to the science behind climate change, its impacts on the environment, and consequences for human societies.
Module #3 Cultural Representations of Climate Change Exploring how climate change is represented in media, art, literature, and popular culture.
Module #4 Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Change Examining the experiences, knowledge, and responses of indigenous communities to climate change.
Module #5 Climate Change and Social Justice Analyzing the disproportionate impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations and exploring issues of social justice.
Module #6 Climate Change and Human Migration Examining the relationship between climate change and human migration, including causes, consequences, and cultural responses.
Module #7 Climate Change and Food Security Exploring the impacts of climate change on food systems, agriculture, and cultural responses to food insecurity.
Module #8 Climate Change and Water Resources Analyzing the impacts of climate change on water resources, management, and cultural responses to water scarcity.
Module #9 Climate Change and Urban Planning Examining the role of urban planning in mitigating and adapting to climate change, including green infrastructure and sustainable design.
Module #10 Climate Change and Traditional Ecological Knowledge Exploring the importance of traditional ecological knowledge in climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Module #11 Religion and Climate Change Analyzing the role of religion in shaping cultural responses to climate change, including religious perspectives on stewardship and sustainability.
Module #12 Climate Change and Economic Systems Examining the economic implications of climate change, including the costs of inaction and the opportunities of a low-carbon economy.
Module #13 Climate Change and International Cooperation Exploring the role of international agreements, treaties, and frameworks in addressing climate change.
Module #14 Climate Change and Human Health Analyzing the impacts of climate change on human health, including mental health, disease, and heat stress.
Module #15 Climate Change and Education Examining the role of education in promoting climate literacy, critical thinking, and sustainable development.
Module #16 Climate Change and Social Movements Exploring the role of social movements in promoting climate action, including activism, advocacy, and grassroots organizing.
Module #17 Climate Change and Media Literacy Developing critical thinking skills to evaluate media representations of climate change and to identify misinformation.
Module #18 Climate Change and Personal Agency Exploring individual and collective actions that can make a difference in addressing climate change, including lifestyle changes and community engagement.
Module #19 Climate Change and Community-Based Initiatives Examining community-based initiatives, including grassroots projects, cooperatives, and social enterprises, that address climate change.
Module #20 Climate Change and Policy Development Analyzing the development and implementation of climate change policies at local, national, and international levels.
Module #21 Climate Change and Business and Industry Exploring the role of business and industry in addressing climate change, including sustainable practices, green technology, and corporate social responsibility.
Module #22 Climate Change and Human Rights Examining the intersections between climate change and human rights, including the right to life, health, and dignity.
Module #23 Climate Change and Cultural Heritage Analyzing the impacts of climate change on cultural heritage sites, including monuments, museums, and intangible cultural practices.
Module #24 Climate Change and Tourism Examining the impacts of climate change on tourism, including sustainable tourism practices and the cultural economy of tourism.
Module #25 Climate Change and Agriculture Exploring the intersections between climate change, agriculture, and food systems, including sustainable agriculture practices and climate-resilient agriculture.
Module #26 Climate Change and Forestry Analyzing the role of forestry in addressing climate change, including reforestation, sustainable forest management, and forest conservation.
Module #27 Climate Change and Biodiversity Examining the impacts of climate change on biodiversity, including loss of species, ecosystem disruption, and conservation efforts.
Module #28 Climate Change and Conflict Analyzing the relationships between climate change, conflict, and security, including resource competition and migration.
Module #29 Climate Change and Humanitarian Response Examining the role of humanitarian response in addressing climate-related disasters and displacement.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Climate Change and Cultural Responses career
