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Dealing with the themes of climate change, biodiversity, environmental degradation and resilience, this intensive seminar explores the ways in which observing and writing reflects the human engagement with the environment. We will use Essen and surrounds as the context for observing and writing about nature. This practical engagement will involve short writing exercises, keeping a nature journal and/or blogging. We will also introduce the concepts of ecocriticism and ‘cli-fi’ (climate change fiction). Primary readings in English may include works (and excerpts) by Clare, Thoreau, Muir, Lopez, Carson, Wilson, McKibben, and Kingsolver.
Primary readings will need to be completed prior to the start of each session and will be made available in electronic form. A few texts will need to be purchased. It would also be useful to have access to field guides dealing with the local area. Assessment for the course will involve class discussion, participation, written essays and oral presentations. |
