Wild Thoughts: Writing Creatively About Nature ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

Nature writing begins with close observation of the natural world and recording what we see. Writing down our observations becomes a tool to explore our perceptions and reactions to what we are observing. Nature writing is exploratory and reflective; it teaches us how to look deeply. As part of the natural world, the writer must also observe him or herself and draw the reader into that world, too. Through written assignments, projects, discussions, and weekly oral presentations, we will use nature writing to learn not just about nature, but from nature about the interconnection, the interrelationships that form our world and give meaning to our existence. The course culminates in a final project which is then presented orally to the class. Prior to taking this course, students must take at least one college level writing course.