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Writing Ecologies - ENGX332

What literary techniques, genres and styles are called forth by the environmental challenges of our times? This applied writing unit looks at how nonfiction, as a human art-form, accesses the non-human world. In addressing contemporary ecological themes, students will have the opportunity to explore traditions in creative nonfiction, nonfiction poetry, lyricism, natural history, science, and public advocacy writing. Skills developed include place-based observation, writing about embodiment and landscape, writing about animals, scientific storytelling and the use of primary resources. At the conclusion of the unit students will submit a writing folio developed throughout the workshop series.

When Offered:

TBD - Not offered in the current year; next offering is to be determined

Staff Contact(s): Dr Rebecca Giggs
Prerequisites:

Two units from ENGX231 or ENGX233 or ENGX236 Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): ENGL332
Unit Designation(s):
Unit Type: OUA
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of English

Faculty of Arts

Course structures, including unit offerings, are subject to change.
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