ENGL 476

Spring 2011 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 18-May 4

Topics in Lit & Environment

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

From the developing field of "ecocriticism" to new historical examinations of canonical writers such as Thomson, Thoreau, or the "nature poets", to the new field of Science Studies, this advanced seminar examines a range of specialized topics related to literature and the environment.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated with permission of English advising office to a maximum of 6 undergraduate hours if topics vary. Graduate Students may repeat as topics vary. Prerequisite: One year of college literature or consent of instructor.

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ENGL 476 class schedule data for spring 2011
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	55111	Lecture	JT3	6:00PM -8:30PM	W	Foreign Languages Building	Treat, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Ecological Criticism Section Info: TOPIC: ECOLOGICAL CRITICISM. This section for undergraduate students for 3 credit hours. This is an interdisciplinary seminar in the environmental humanities, focusing especially on the fields of philosophy of ecology, environmental justice, literary ecocriticism, and environmental history. Assigned readings are drawn from representative texts and cover key theories and methods in these fields. Class discussions are supplemented by audiovisual materials, guest speakers, campus events, and web-based assignments. Students have the opportunity to gain a basic understanding of ecological criticism; to conduct research on a relevant topic or issue; and to develop their skills for use in educational, professional, and personal settings. Link to syllabus: http://ec11s.wordpress.com/ Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
	55112	Lecture	JT4	6:00PM -8:30PM	W	Foreign Languages Building	Treat, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/18/11-05/04/11 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Ecological Criticism Section Info: TOPIC: ECOLOGICAL CRITICISM. This section for graduate students for 4 credit hours. This is an interdisciplinary seminar in the environmental humanities, focusing especially on the fields of philosophy of ecology, environmental justice, literary ecocriticism, and environmental history. Assigned readings are drawn from representative texts and cover key theories and methods in these fields. Class discussions are supplemented by audiovisual materials, guest speakers, campus events, and web-based assignments. Students have the opportunity to gain a basic understanding of ecological criticism; to conduct research on a relevant topic or issue; and to develop their skills for use in educational, professional, and personal settings. Link to syllabus: http://ec11s.wordpress.com/ Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.