Undergraduate - UnitATS3548 - Environmental Policy and Management

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Offered	South Africa First semester 2012 (Day)

Notes

Previously coded GES3460

Synopsis

The rise of environmentalism. Perspectives and ideologies in respect of the environment. The 'social construction' of environmental issues. Issues of governance, policy and regulation. Themes include the internationalisation of environmental policy, the rise of corporate environmentalism, native title and indigenous rights, and the importance of property rights. Environmental impact assessment, social impact assessment, corporate environmental auditing, state of the environment reporting, and public participation.

Assessment

Research report (3000 words): 40%
Tutorials and practicals : 20%
Assignments (2 minor essays and 1 oral presentation): 20%
Mid Term test: 20%

Contact hours

2.5 hours per week on average (two lectures and one 1-hour tutorial in alternate weeks)

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Geography and environmental science (ARTS)
Climate change and society
Land and water management
Urban, regional and international development

Prerequisites

A first-year sequence in Geography and Environmental Science, or permission

Prohibitions

ENV2011, ATS2548