【2023年度秋学期】 Environmental studies is an emerging interdisciplinary discipline that some hope will become the force needed to drive a paradigm shift to sustainable futures for our global society. Although much is being done in the area of theory, this course will focus on the practical by exploring environmental studies through the study of real life case studies. ＜開講のねらい＞ It is the aim of this course to help students increase their environmental issues knowledge sets and further both their ability to analyze environmental problems and increase their understanding of the trade-offs – benefits, loses and liabilities- behind the choices we make when considering environmental challenges and the potential paths to realizing a sustainable future for both humankind and other living organisms inhabiting planet Earth. And, The aims of this course is to learn, think and talk about environmental issues and challenges we are facing in the 21st Century. The course is being taught in English to encourage participants to learn about our common global environmental issues in English. Interest in the environment and learning in English are key but no one is required to have a background in environmental studies. ＜関連キーワード＞ SDGs, Climate change, Trade-offs, Conservation, Environment, Case study ＜ディスカッションの頻度・割合等＞ ディスカッション　頻度　：毎回 ディスカッション　割合　：半分（45分）程度 個人発表　　　　　　　　：なし チーム発表　　　　　　　：なし ロールプレイング　　　　：なし テーマに関する事前知識や部署経験の有無　：なくてもよい 求める英語レベル：TOEIC600点以上（受講条件ではありません）、 　　　　　　　　　テーマへの関心の高さと意欲的な受講姿勢のある方のご参加をお待ちしています。 予定講師陣 ■まくどなるど あん（上智大学教授）　全6回担当予定 ※各講座タイトルの詳細は、シラバスをご参照ください。 ＊参考文献 TEXTBOOK: The Environmental Case: Translating Values into Policy, 3rd Edition by Judith A. Layzer of Massachusetts Institute of Technology ◆事前課題 A PDF file of the environmental case study textbook to be used in this course will be shared with students prior to commencement of the course. Students are encouraged to read the case study before the lecture but it is not a requirement. The intent is to increase awareness about the multiple environmental issues