本课程探究环境正义运动的基本原理、目前及逐渐浮现的议题，以及环境正义(Environmental Justice，EJ)分析如何应用在环境政策与规划层面。本学期中，我们将检验各种团体的论点，并检验政策及公民团体的反应-用这些来说明被认为不公平、不正义的主张。然而本课程大部份将聚焦在美国的案例，也会有一些国际议题与观点的讨论。本课程需要主动参与讨论并从理论与实际的观点，对涉及环境正义或非正义的议题提出批判性的评估。

评分标准和作业

1. 课程参与:本课程需要你全程参与。多数时间每个人都将阅读相同文献，然而，某几个礼拜你将选择一、两篇额外的文献进行阅读，并为同学做摘要。你应该准备每一篇文献的摘要、发问、提供具体的回馈、协助同侪寻找资源，并且提出、分享批判性的观点。
   
2. 阅读报告:每周你要针对文献内容写短文(每篇不超过1页)。这些短文应该包括论述文中你认为最重要的面向，也包括你对文献内容的反应、批判、辩驳，并且/或者提出质疑。这些报告将不被评分，但它们会影响你的学期成绩。
   
   
3. 期末报告:你的报告应该着重于你有兴趣的环境正义主题。例如，你可以研究一或多个环境组织的环境正义运动、自愿性从事环境正义相关活动工作、分析一个限定范围里活动地点的分布，或者对任何环境正义相关的主题做初步或延续性的研究。你可以自由选择写两篇短文报告或分期缴交报告。以下是关于报告的四项规定与缴交期限：

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This course explores the foundations of the environmental justice movement, current and emerging issues, and the application of Environmental Justice (EJ) analysis to environmental policy and planning. During the semester, we will examine the claims made by groups and the policy and civil society responses that have been used to address perceived inequity and injustice. While most of the course will focus on the United States, some attention will be given to international issues and perspectives. This course requires active participation in discussions and critical assessments of the implications of environmental in/justice from both theoretical and practical standpoints.

Grading Criteria and Assignments

1. Class Participation: This course requires your full participation in each session. Most weeks everyone will read the same articles. However, some weeks you will select an additional article or two to read and summarize for the class. You should be prepared to provide summaries of the readings, ask questions, provide constructive feedback, assist classmates locate resources, and generate and share critical perspectives.
   
   
2. Reaction Papers: You are required to write brief (no more than one-page) reaction papers on the readings each week. These papers should include a statement of what you believe are the most important aspects of the readings as well as your reactions, critiques, disagreements, and / or questions. Reaction papers will not be graded, but they will be counted toward your final grade.
   
   
3. Term Project: Your project should focus on a topic related to environmental justice that is of personal interest. For instance, you can study the EJ campaigns of one or more environmental organizations, volunteer to work on an EJ related activity, analyze the distribution of sitings in a given locale, or do primary or secondary research on any topic related to EJ. Students who prefer to write two short papers or to submit their paper in installments are welcome to pursue these options. There are four requirements and deadlines related to the project:

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