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Anth 410: Environmental Anthropology Instructor: Ian Edwards Term: Fall 2009 Email: [email protected] Time: M/W @ 10 – 11:50am Office hours: M/W 12 – 1pm Place: CON 260 Office: TBA Course Description: This course introduces students to environmental anthropology and focuses on developing an understanding of natural resources and community values. Emphasis is placed on cultural, social, economic and political linkages in natural resource use regimes. Students will learn to identify the various stakeholders involved, their relative positions and values as well as a variety of management practices from around the world. Topics covered in this course include: biodiversity, ecological anthropology, political ecology, conservation, environmental justice and development, and traditional ecological knowledge (TEK). Case studies will be explored with a critical eye to gain insight and understanding of key theoretical issues and real-world problems with practical implications. General Aims/Goals: • To become familiar with key concepts, theories, approaches and strategies in environmental anthropology. • Identify key areas where anthropology (and other social sciences) can contribute to our understanding of human-environmental relations. • Develop an appreciation of the inherent complexity and diversity of environmental values and practices. Reading Materials: The majority of course readings will be in the form of articles posted on Blackboard. In addition to articles there is one book to purchase for this course: Walley, Christine. 2004. Rough Waters, Nature and Development in an East African Marine Park. Princeton University Press. Student Performance and Evaluation: There will be two take-home exams: a midterm and a final. The midterm will cover everything (readings, films, and discussions) up to that point in the course (week 1 - 5). The final will cover material presented after the midterm (week 6 – 10). However, you will need to have a good grasp of concepts covered earlier in the term to respond to the final exam. In addition, students are required to participate in a discussion session. Sessions will be organized based on assigned readings for the week. A discussion schedule will be set in week 1. Pick something that seems interesting to you. Participating discussion session students will present a summary of their selected reading as well as provide a minimum of 5 questions to engage fellow discussants and the class. Questions should draw connections to the topic for theAnth 410: Environmental Anthropology week (i.e., political ecology, international conservation, community based conservation, etc.) and other course material. A special discussion session will be organized for Rough Waters. Students should type up both the reading summary and discussion questions to turn in the day they lead discussion. Discussion summaries should be two to three, double spaced pages in length (discussion questions are not part of the summary). Please note: I do not accept summaries or exams by email unless previously arranged. This course is designed to explore key topics in environmental anthropology. To do so requires that students read course material and be prepared to discuss it the day it is assigned. There are no stupid questions (only inappropriate ones). In reading, if something is confusing, make note of it. Equally so, if you come across articles, news stories, etc. that connect to course topics or material, please share! Discussion Session 30 points Midterm exam 30 points Final exam 30 points Participation 10 points Total 100 points Policy on Late Work: No late exams will be accepted or make up exam given, except under the following circumstances: Students inform the instructor IN ADVANCE that they are ill (a doctors note is required) or that a documented emergency has come up. In NO CASE will an exam or other assignment be accepted beyond three days of when it was initially due. Students with Disabilities: I respect the special needs of students with documented disabilities. It is important to be in touch with me early in the term to arrange accommodations. Academic Honesty: Students are expected to act with academic honesty. It is the official policy of the University of Oregon that all acts of alleged academic dishonesty by students be reported to the Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards in the Office of Student Life. Please familiarize yourself with the Student Conduct Code, available online at: http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/programs/student_judi_affairs/index.htm Office Hours: I am here to help answer your questions. Students that have difficulty with concepts and themes covered in course readings or discussion are encouraged to come and see me. Similarly, if you have suggestions, criticisms, or just want to vent, my door is always open. If you are having any trouble meeting the demands of the course please see me immediately. I would rather deal with conflicts, as they come along, than at the end of term. If you cannot make my office hours – email me and we can set up an appointment.Anth 410: Environmental Anthropology Week 1 9/30 Introductions Introduction to course. Review of syllabus. Organize student-led discussions. Film: Global Environmental Issues Week 2 10/5 Biodiversity Shiva, Vandana. 2000. “What is Biodiversity and Why is it Important?” From, Tomorrows Biodiversity. Thames and Hudson, New York. Blakie, Piers and Jeanreunaud, Sally. 1997. “Biodiversity and Human Welfare.” From, Social Change and Conservation: Environmental Politics and the Impacts of National Parks and Protected Areas, edited by Ghimire, Krishna B. and Pimbert, Michael P. Earthscan Publications. 10/7 Anthropological Directions Kottak, Conrad P. 1999. “The New Ecological Anthropology.” American Anthropologist, 101(1): 23-35. Brosius, J. Peter. 1999. “Anthropological Engagements with Environmentalism.” Current Anthropology, 40(3): 277-309. Read p.277-288. Rough Waters: Intro Week 3 10/12 Political Ecology Paulson, Susan, Lisa L. Gezon, and Michael Watts. 2003. “Locating the Political in Political Ecology: An Introduction.” Human Organization, 62(3): 205-221. Biersack, Aletta. 2006. “Reimagining Political Ecology: Culture/Power/History/Nature.” From, Reimagining


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