USSY 265 - Nature Writing: From the Arctic to the Gulf Coast

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Case Western Reserve University

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From the Galapagos to the Arctic, from the Laguna Pueblo to the barrier islands of Mississippi, the course explores the territory of "nature writing." We'll read Aldo Leopold's account of life in a Wisconsin "sand county," a short book nicknamed "the environmentalist's Bible." With Barry Lopez as our guide and interpreter, we'll imagine visiting the frozen tundra. In a memoir of life with the artist and nature writer Walter Anderson, we'll ponder the limits of passion and sacrifice. Through reading a poetic novel by Leslie Marmon Silko, we'll experience an unforgettable vision of a journey toward salvation and harmony. Additional readings include essays, poems, and other short works, plus a survey of commentary from interdisciplinary fields like environmental ethics; ecocriticism; feminism; and biography. We'll visit Cleveland nature centers and museums, and we'll hope to have a few guest speakers. After several short assignments (both written and oral), each student's individually designed research project will recommend a specific means of integrating nature writing into the activities of a local organization or school. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSSY, FSCC, FSNA, FSSO or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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