The Politics of Environmental Change in Australia and Asia

Undergraduate | 2026

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POLI 3023
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Course ID
207899
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Adelaide City Campus
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Adelaide University
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Course level
3
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Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Course overview

This course will enable students to develop skills in critical analysis of the politics and sociology of environmental change in Australia and Asia. Content includes: the politics and sociology of environmental change in Australia and Asia; energy and climate change; ethical and accurate reporting on environmental issues for journalists; environmental activism and social change; creative industries, technology and the environment; the environment in the media.

Course learning outcomes

  • Comprehend and analyse the politics and sociology of environmental change in Australia and Asia
  • Critically analyse political processes that affect the environment
  • Critically analyse media representations of the environment and environmental movements
  • Develop research capabilities relevant to developing policy and practice

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed POLI2031 The Politics of Environmental Change in Australia and Asia at the University of South Australia

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