LITR 320 - Environmental Literature

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 0
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course examines the ways in which literature represents the environments around us. We will explore theoretical and philosophical perspectives about how humans perceive and relate to nature and the environment. We will examine a variety of texts (including fiction, poetry, and non-fiction) through an ecocriticism framework.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Students will demonstrate knowledge of the conventions and methods of at least one of the humanities in addition to those encompassed by other knowledge areas required by the General Education program.