Room: TLC 1020 * 4 Units * Tues/Thurs 6:10-7:30 PM 

DESCRIPTION

In the context of the growing climate and sustainability crisis, this course introduces the concept of sustainable development with emphasis on applications in design, planning, and public policy. We have two main objectives. The first is to understand the origins of this concept, different points of view on it, and cognitive skills important to sustainability action. The second is to understand sustainability strategies in a number of fields.

Key skills that we will emphasize throughout include:

• thinking holistically and understanding contexts, stakeholders, and perspectives
• thinking long-term in identifying strategies for positive change
• thinking proactively to develop solutions and compassionately engage with others

Following a philosophy of “active learning,” LDA 3 combines short lectures with in-class discussions, sketch exercises, role plays, videos, a walking tour of three different ecovillages, and guest speakers. 

The full syllabus is available under the Files tab. Consult this for reading due dates!