GRST 230 Green Germany: Environmentalism and Sustainability in Modern Germany (3)

This course explores political and environmental issues by examining the roots and culture of environmentalism in Germany, including its long history with recycling and Germans’ fascination with, and appreciation of nature, the Greens political party, and current environmental initiatives and their reception in Germany. The course will also investigate environmental initiatives within other countries in Europe and how European Union regulations have influenced Europe’s green innovations. Current green practices within the U.S. and other countries around the world serve as a point of comparison to current practices within Germany and Europe. Course and readings in English.
Course Frequency: Occasional