Proseminar: Introduction to Graduate Studies in Sustainability and Global Development

Harvard Extension School

ENVR E-101

Section 1

CRN 11925

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One of the most challenging aspects of being a modern sustainability professional is that the concepts of sustainability and sustainable development are socially constructed and subject to multiple interpretations of meaning. In other words, there are differing frames by which sustainability and sustainable development can be viewed to define goals, actions, successes, and failures. This course introduces these frames and equips students to be able to make sense of the complex and shifting concepts of sustainability and sustainable development using lectures, discussions, and the development of students' academic research and writing skills. This writing-focused course helps prepare aspiring degree candidates for successful entry into both the Master of Liberal Arts, global development practice and sustainability programs.

Instructor Info

Michael Mortimer, PhD

Director, Graduate Sustainability Program and Global Development Practice, Harvard Extension School


Nazeli Tonoyan, MA


Meeting Info

Sa 10:00am - 12:00pm (9/2 - 12/20)

Participation Option: Online Asynchronous or Online Synchronous

In online asynchronous courses, you are not required to attend class at a particular time. Instead you can complete the course work on your own schedule each week.

Deadlines

Last day to register: August 28, 2025

Prerequisites

A satisfactory score on the mandatory test of critical reading and writing skills or a B or higher grade in the alternate expository writing course. EXPO E-42b or EXPO E-42c are highly recommended.

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students may attend at the scheduled meeting time or watch recorded sessions asynchronously. Recorded sessions are typically available within a few hours of the end of class and no later than the following business day. See minimum technology requirements.

All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
25505 1 Online Asynchronous, Online Synchronous Team Taught Open Sa 10:00am - 12:00pm
Jan 26 to May 16
11925 1 Online Asynchronous, Online Synchronous Team Taught Open Sa 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sep 2 to Dec 20