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Listed in: Environmental Studies, as ENST-207 | History, as HIST-207
Edward D. Melillo (Section 01)
(Offered as HIST 207 [TR/C] and ENST 207) For thousands of years, wild and domesticated plants have played crucial roles in the development of cultures and societies. Students in this course will consider human relationships with plants from a global-historical perspective, comparing trends in various regions and time periods. We will focus on the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution, seed-saving practices, medicinal plants, religious rites, food traditions, biopiracy, agribusiness, and biofuels. Two class meetings per week.
Limited to 30 students. Fall semester. Professor Melillo.
How to handle overenrollment: Priority given to HIST and ENST majors, by seniority if necessary
Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Oral presentations, field trips, and independent research.
Section 01
Tu 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM SCCE E208
Th 10:00 AM - 11:20 AM SCCE E208
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | Comment | Book Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s Eye View of the World | New York: Random House, 2001 | Michael Pollan | Amherst Books | TBD | ||
| The Hidden Life of Trees | Berkeley, California: Greystone Books, 2018 | Peter Wohlleben | Amherst Books | TBD | ||
| Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants | Minneapolis, Minn.: Milkweed Editions, 2013 | Robin Wall Kimmerer | Amherst Books | TBD |
These books are available locally at Amherst Books.