FM 220W - Sustainability & Ethics for Fashion

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An introduction to basic sustainability concepts and key ethical issues in the fashion industry. Identification and analysis of ethical/sustainability issues in design, production, retailing, consumption, and disposal of clothing and waste textiles. This course will require students to identify, question, and re-establish their ethical viewpoints related to the purchase, consumption, and disposal of fashion goods. This course is designated as a “W” course. W courses emphasize the experience and expertise of women throughout course design and delivery. Students will identify and analyze the contributions and experiences of women. More than 50% of course activities, readings, and assessments emphasize and explore female experience, perspective, or expertise.