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PLTC236

The Global Politics of Climate Change

Subject code

PLTC

Course Number

236

Department(s)

Instructor(s)

J. Richter

Course Long Title

The Global Politics of Climate Change

Description

Few issues are likely to affect the lives of young people across the globe as much as climate change. Few issues engage more diverse social actors and present such complexities in devising a response. This course uses climate change as an extended case study to examine theories of international cooperation around climate change and examine the structures, actors, and processes of governance on a global scale. Prerequisite(s): any 100-level course in politics or any 200-level course in environmental studies.

Modes of Inquiry

Historical and Social Inquiry [HS]

Writing Credit

No writing credit

Departmental Course Attributes - Major/Minor Requirements

(PLTC: Political Economy), (PLTC: Security,Conflict,Coop)

GEC This Course Belongs To

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Class Restriction

Exclude First Years