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University of Alberta Calendar 2018-2019 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

R SOC 443 - Resilience and Global Change


★ 3 (fi 6) (first term, 0-3s-0) This course explores the links between community and environmental sustainability using the lens of social-ecological resilience. What values/beliefs, knowledge, practices and norms have contributed towards the sustainability of local resources and ecosystems? How are small social groups demonstrating resilience in the face of larger scale political, economic, cultural, and environmental change? Drawing on interdisciplinary social science literature, the course critically discusses concepts, theories and issues of resilience from around the globe. Offered in even-numbered years. Graduate students may not register for credit (see R SOC 543). Credit will only be given for one of R SOC 443 and 543. Prerequisite: *60.