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ENVS 334: Extractivism in Latin America
This course provides an introduction to extractivism in Latin America with a focus on developing a systemic understanding of extractive industries — fossil fuels, mining, industrial agriculture, and fishing — and their environmental, social, and economic impacts. Through a variety of sources, students will explore the historical context of natural resource exploitation in this region and its modern-day connections to global consumption patterns.
Offered in 1 of the 26 listed terms (Winter 2026).
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Prerequisites
(ENVS 203 or HNRS 215) and ENVS 204
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Instructors
| Instructor | Sections | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| Laso Penaherrera, Francisco | 1 | Winter 2026 |
Every offering in the listed terms (1 section)
| Term | Sec | CRN | Type | Meets | Instructor | Enrolled | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | 1 | 13718 | Lecture | TR 10:00am-11:50am · ES 072 | Laso Penaherrera, Francisco | 27/30 | Face to Face Instruction |