Special Topics in Ecocriticism

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(R-9) This course is a central requirement for the English Department's graduate concentration in Ecocriticism. The course will vary by topic, but will link introductions to ecocritical theory with practice as it models how to apply ecocritical theory to the study of literature. Each offering will explore the interconnections between nature and culture, through the cultural artifacts language and literature. Although changing with the topic, in most cases the course considers the role race, class, and gender play in shaping discourses of nature. Further, consideration of non-Anglo-American traditions will be featured for many offerings. Level: Graduate