Environment and Citizenship

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
POLI 3002
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Course ID
201026
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West, Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Society and Culture
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course explores the ways in which environmental concerns are reshaping our understanding of citizenship as well as how the language of citizenship (e.g. rights and duties) is shaping environmental politics and policies around the world, including Australia. The first part introduces students to concepts and theories of citizenship. The second part explores the practical manifestations of environmental citizenship, with specific attention to three major political actors: citizens, governments, and corporations. The course provides students with a variety of analytical tools to interpret and assess environmental issues and develop skills to engage in political discourse and policymaking regarding environmental sustainability.

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand the different conceptions of environmental citizenship
  • Identify and discuss the challenges faced by environmental citizenship
  • Think critically about the many manifestations of environmental citizenship
  • Conduct independent research utilising a variety of sources
  • Produce coherent and well substantiated arguments
  • Express ideas confidently, thoughtfully and respectfully

Availability

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Census date
Fri 30/01/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 23/01/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 13/02/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 27/02/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 1251
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 46
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
19 Jan - 6 Feb Monday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S112
Notes:
Please note that this is an in-person Summer School course, not an online course. It runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 19 January until 6 February.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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