Spring 2025
Meeting:
Th 9:30am - 12:20pm / SMI 109
SLN:
12333
Section Type:
Seminar
Instructor:
WRITING IN A WARMING WORLD (AH)
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THIS COURSE WILL EXPLORE BOTH THE
IMPERATIVES AND CHALLENGES OF
WRITING ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE FOR
PUBLIC AUDIENCES. DRAWING FROM THE
QUESTIONS AND INSIGHTS OF MULTIPLE
FIELDS, FROM SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
TO CLIMATE PSYCHOLOGY TO THE
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES, THIS
COURSE WILL INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO A
RANGE OF PUBLIC GENRES THAT STAGE
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE CLIMATE
CRISIS, INCLUDING OP-EDS, BOOK OR
FILM REVIEWS, LETTERS TO ELECTED
OFFICIALS, POLICY BRIEFS, PODCASTS,
AND MORE.
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CALDERWOOD SEMINAR, LIMITED TO 12
STUDENTS.
Catalog Description:
Writing seminar focused on translating artistic and humanistic knowledge into forms and genres accessible to the public. Explores writing as an intellectual practice oriented toward the public good. Students learn how to craft narratives for various publics, including museums, art galleries, newspapers, and general audiences.
GE Requirements Met:
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Writing (W)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
August 11, 2025 - 3:17 pm