English: Gender Sexuality&Environ Lit (D)

About ENGL 1002 D

Intensive instruction and practice in writing, reading, research, and revision through the exploration of a theme related to the instructor's expertise. Topics vary by offering; periodic offering at intervals that may exceed four years.

Notes

Sophomores, juniors and seniors only PACE students by permission and override

Section Description

This course considers the intersections of gender, sexuality, and environmental literature. We will read poetry, novels, and creative nonfiction, as well as critical texts that propose ways of understanding gender and sexuality and provide lenses for reading the literature. We will begin with literature that captures the interconnectedness of humanity and the natural world and consider how these texts illustrate an environmental spirituality. Next, we will explore the relationship between writing and environmental advocacy, reading texts focused on environmental justice, racial and gender equity, and Indigenous rights. We will examine these issues through the lenses of ecofeminism and intersectionality, and consider what role writing can play in advancing environmental justice. Finally, we will focus on queer environmental writing and consider how queer theory can be a lens for understanding the climate crisis and climate resilience.

Section Expectation

During class, students can expect full class and small group discussion, as well as time for writing and self-reflection.

Evaluation

Students will be evaluated with writing assignments that include many small steps and opportunities for revision.

Important Dates

Resources

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• PACE Course Pricing
• Textbooks

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