Environmental Justice in the Inner City
Urban and Inner City Studies · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Every Second Year
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Hard to catch. Runs only every second year, and the calendar doesn't say which, confirm the next offering with the department before counting on it.
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where UIC-2060 counts
Counts toward 3 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
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Description
Environmental issues can feel overwhelming - they are urgent and everywhere, and impact inner-city places and residents unequally. How do communities take action for environmental justice, to share environmental well-being and protect land, water, air, and people? Students explore the past and present of environmental justice in theory and practice, looking at urban environmental justice internationally and engaging with local issues and movements that inspire hope and action. Through written, oral, and creative hands-on assignments, analyze environmental benefits and burdens through an intersectional lens, explore how environmental injustice is created and maintained, and find strategies for positive change.
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and ENV-2060.
Cross-listed
Note
Experimental Course - This course is offered on a trial basis to gauge interest in the topic. Students who successfully complete this course receive credit as indicated.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.