Topics in Journalism: Writing, Wit, and the Natural World
WRCT 250K
Spring 2019 not offered
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
| Crosslisting:
CSPL 250K |
| Certificates: Writing |
This course will engage students as readers and writers of essays, opinion pieces, and long-form articles about the natural world. We live in the shadow of climate change and the sixth great extinction event. So when is outrage effective, and when does wit or irony allow a writer to find a more persuasive voice? What's the role of objectivity in a world where everybody seems to be shouting? We will consider the work of such writers as Gerald Durell, David Quammen, Elizabeth Kolbert, and Peter Matthiessen. Students will also write regularly and collaborate together in class to critique and improve one another's work. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA WRCT |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
Gerald Durrell, David Quammen, Elizabeth Kolbert, and Peter Matthiessen
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