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This course seeks to better
understand sustainable development by taking an in-depth look at the Dominican
Republic.
Highly controversial and deeply ingrained value judgments surround the
term sustainable development. Amidst
this politically charged debate, general consensus now exists as to the
objective of sustainable development as that which utilizes the interest of
the earth’s natural resources without encroaching upon its capital. Just exactly how this process is carried
out, though, remains hotly contested.
That is, the precise political steps for policy implementation remain
fuzzy to date.
As such sustainable development
has come to represent the larger domain of political discussion that
surrounds the environment and development.
This course examines these issues by looking specifically at the Dominican
Republic.
We will do so in three stages over the course of the semester. The
first stage addresses the contested terrain of sustainable development. The second stage looks at the Dominican
Republic history, society, and culture as
it pertains to sustainable development.
And the third and final stage emphasizes sustainable solutions in the Dominican
Republic, challenging students to rethink
management of both the economy and the environment.
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