Historical Perspectives on Environmental Change
( 24 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Environmental History
An overview of the field of environmental history, its key concepts, and its relevance to understanding contemporary environmental issues.

Module #2
Prehistory and the Environment:Hunters and Gatherers
Exploring the environmental relationships of early human societies, from hunter-gatherers to the emergence of agriculture.

Module #3
The Rise of Civilizations:Environmental Impacts of Early Agriculture
Analyzing the environmental consequences of the transition to agriculture, including deforestation, soil degradation, and climate change.

Module #4
Ancient Environmentalisms:Perspectives from Greece and Rome
Examining the environmental ideas and practices of ancient Greek and Roman philosophers, including Aristotle and Cicero.

Module #5
The Medieval Environment:Forests, Fields, and Fiefdoms
Investigating the environmental relationships of medieval Europe, including the role of feudalism, agriculture, and resource management.

Module #6
The Age of Exploration and the Columbian Exchange
Analyzing the environmental impacts of European exploration and colonization, including the transfer of species, diseases, and ideas.

Module #7
The Emergence of Modern Environmentalism:17th-18th Centuries
Examining the early modern roots of environmentalism, including the ideas of thinkers such as John Evelyn and Alexander von Humboldt.

Module #8
Industrialization and Environmental Degradation
Investigating the environmental consequences of industrialization, including air and water pollution, deforestation, and climate change.

Module #9
The Romantic Era and the Emergence of Conservation
Analyzing the role of Romanticism in shaping modern environmentalism, including the ideas of writers such as Wordsworth and Thoreau.

Module #10
The Progressive Era and the Rise of Environmental Regulation
Examining the early 20th-century development of environmental regulation, including the creation of national parks and wildlife refuges.

Module #11
The Post-WWII Environmental Movement
Investigating the growth of modern environmentalism, including the roles of Rachel Carson, Silent Spring, and the first Earth Day.

Module #12
Environmental Justice and the Politics of Inequality
Analyzing the environmental justice movement, including the disproportionate impact of environmental degradation on marginalized communities.

Module #13
Climate Change:A Historical Perspective
Examining the historical development of climate change science, politics, and policy, from ancient observations to modern controversies.

Module #14
Biodiversity Loss and the Sixth Mass Extinction
Investigating the historical and contemporary dimensions of biodiversity loss, including the role of habitat destruction and species extinction.

Module #15
Water and Environmental History
Analyzing the historical relationships between humans and water, including the development of irrigation systems, dams, and water scarcity.

Module #16
Food Systems and Environmental Change
Examining the historical development of food systems, including agriculture, trade, and consumption patterns, and their environmental impacts.

Module #17
Urbanization and Environmental Change
Investigating the historical development of cities and their environmental relationships, including urban planning, infrastructure, and sustainability.

Module #18
Natural Disasters and Environmental History
Analyzing the historical relationships between natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods, and environmental change.

Module #19
Environmentalism in the Global South
Examining the environmental experiences and perspectives of the Global South, including the role of colonialism, development, and globalization.

Module #20
Indigenous Environmental Knowledge and Practices
Investigating the environmental knowledge, practices, and perspectives of indigenous peoples, including their relationships with land, resources, and climate.

Module #21
Economic Development and Environmental Degradation
Analyzing the historical relationships between economic development, growth, and environmental degradation, including the role of globalization and neoliberalism.

Module #22
Environmentalism and Social Justice
Examining the intersections between environmentalism and social justice, including the roles of class, race, gender, and sexuality in environmental politics.

Module #23
Environmentalism and International Relations
Investigating the international dimensions of environmental politics, including global governance, treaties, and agreements.

Module #24
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Historical Perspectives on Environmental Change career

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Historical Perspectives on Environmental Change ( 24 Modules )

Historical Perspectives on Environmental Change
( 24 Modules )