Ambientalização curricular no curso de graduação de direito: uma análise de caso da faculdade UNIBRAS Juazeiro

Abstract

Environmental Education presents itself as an assertive alternative for societal transformation, contributing to the construction of environmental culture. This research analyzes the implementation of curriculum environmentalization in the Law undergraduate program at UniBRAS Juazeiro. The objective of this work was to understand the process of curriculum environmentalization in the Law program offered by UniBRAS. Using a case study methodology, the research encompasses a documentary analysis of the Course Pedagogical Project (PPC) and the Institutional Development Plan (PDI), utilizing context analysis to identify key factors that indicate environmentalization according to studies from the Environmentalization of Higher Education Network – Rede ACES. The results reveal that although UniBRAS Juazeiro demonstrates a significant commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, there is limited exploration of environmental themes in the formation of environmentally conscious citizens. The institution integrates social responsibility, transparency, and interdisciplinary education into its policies and institutional practices, promoting the training of socially responsible and ethically conscious professionals. Furthermore, the integration of subjects focused on environmental education and sustainability has the potential to enrich students' training, providing an interdisciplinary and critical view of the relationship between Law and the environment. This study highlighted the importance of an educational approach that transcends technical knowledge, fostering sustainable values and practices that can be applied in the professional and personal lives of graduates. It is evident that continuous efforts are needed to strengthen the incorporation of environmental themes into the curriculum of the Law program at UniBRAS Juazeiro. The findings emphasize that while there are some initiatives and characteristics of curriculum environmentalization present, these are largely addressed in an implicit and unsystematic manner.