ENVS 313: Rural Sociology

Course Description

In recent decades, our world has become an urban one, yet rural places remain sociologically interesting. This course covers topics including community, agriculture, immigration and demographic change, consumption and the environment, and modern life in rural Wisconsin. In particular, it explores two important trends taking place in the rural U.S., including Wisconsin: the rise of large-scale industrialized agriculture and the simultaneous increase in popularity of community-supported agriculture and small-scale farms. Cross-listed: ENV STDS 313/SOC 313. Prerequisites: SOC 101, 151 or 203, or instructor consent. Special course fees may apply.