ENG 327 - Writing About Environment Science

Institution:

Chatham University

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Description:

This course is designed for students with some basic scientific skills, who might become scientists professionally, but all of whom will be communicating about science, often to non-scientists. In this course, we will read, discuss, and practice a variety of methods of communicating about environmental science, from popular culture to news to government reports. Students will competently translate scientific results into written journalistic English and will be able to evaluate scientific results from the news in terms of its scientific accuracy and clarity.Three hours of lecture per week. Cross-listed as ENV 327. Pre-requisite: any 200-level ENV course or permission of either department chairperson.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

ENG327

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Institution Website:

www.chatham.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 365-1100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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