The Environmental Humanities Minor explores critical issues like sea level rise, environmental justice, and species extinction through a change to humanities lens or perspective lens. By taking diverse courses across Film, Environmental Studies, English, Geography, Anthropology, and Art History, you will examine how culture intersects with ecological concerns. This interdepartmental minor connects you with faculty from varied fields, all working to better understand the complex relationships between humans, nonhumans, and their environments.
Environmental Humanities Minor Requirements
Review the minor requirements, explore the official website and download the Environmental Humanities Minor Sheet.
One course from the following (4-5 units):
- English 22: Introduction to Literature and the Environment (satisfies GE Area G or E, and European Traditions)
- English 23: The Climate Crisis (satisfies GE Area G or E)
- Environmental Studies 3: Introduction to the Social and Cultural Environment (satisfies GE Area E and Writing)
- Environmental Studies 70: Introduction to Environmental Ethics
20 UD units from the following, taken from at least three different departments, and at least three courses taken from Area A:
A. Humanities Department Courses
- Art History 109C, 109L, 136I, 136J, 136O, 142D
- East Asian Cultural Studies 103B, 128, 141, 179
- English 122AP-CS-NE-WE, 139AA-ZZ, 141 AA-ZZ, 142AA-ZZ, 143AA-ZZ, 162, 165EM*, 192AA-ZZ*, 197*
- Film and Media Studies 166GG, 187CN, 187OC
- History 117E, 173T, 193F
- Religious Studies 103, 156EE
- Writing 105S, 105SW, 107EP
B. Social Sciences and Mathematical, Life, and Physical Science Department Courses
- Anthropology 111, 115, 147, 148
- Chicana/o Studies 191J
- Environmental Studies 103, 108W, 109, 129, 146, 160, 181, 183, 184, 188, 193TK
- Geography 108, 130, 141A, 161
- Sociology 105E, 118CW, 126
*Courses may be applicable by petition depending on instructor and content. Contact Env. Humanities advisor for details.
Don't just watch the world change- reshape the story.
Email us your questions, request additional information, or declare the Environmental Humanities Minor.
envhumanities@ucsb.edu