ENGL 425 - Climate Fiction, Science, and Communication

Credit(s): 3

CLIMATE FICTION, SCIENCE & COM
Component: Discussion
How can fiction help us understand and apply science? In this interdisciplinary class, we’ll use climate fiction, climate change science, journalism reports, movies, and research on science communication to understand the role narratives can play in creating visions of the future and motivating us to take action. Students will learn to integrate across disciplines and explore how narratives in fiction and non-fiction writing shape public perceptions of scientific research.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option

Crosslisted: Crosslisted with GEOG 416 and SPPA 416.

University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2C: Communicate Through Creative Expression