INT 160-1 - Cell-Phones, Coffee, and Cars: Critiquing Consumption (FYS) (1)

Life, as we know it, is dependent on the everyday consumption of goods and services; however, our consumptive practices can also have negative social and environmental consequences. This first-year seminar combines sociological and geological perspectives to provide a unique viewpoint on the cause and effects of our consumer society. Sociology allows us to examine the changing meaning, practices, and social implications of consumption, while geology provides scientific insight into the physical processes and environmental implications of consumption. Our goal is to examine the interdisciplinary, complex nature of sustainability through reflection, experiential learning and collaborative problem-solving. DAVIS and WALSH
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