This class will focus on developing writing skills, critical analysis, and active reading skills. The focus of the course will be on literary representations of the natural world in american literature. Readings will include eco-critical, historical and literary texts dealing with the environment and american culture.

Prerequisites:

While 281 has no formal prerequisite, this is an intermediate writing course, and instructors expect entering students to know how to formulate claims, integrate evidence, demonstrate awareness of audience, and structure coherent sentences, paragraphs and essays. Thus we strongly encourage students to complete an introductory (100 level) writing course before enrolling in English 281.