ESP 203 - Environmental Communication

Students study environmental communication to understand the influence of socio-economic, political, and scientific factors on the social construction of environmental problems. Topics include basic communication theory and its application to the social definition of environmental problems and the perception and communication of risk, how communication is used to persuade/dissuade the public regarding environmental problems, and how the environment is used to manipulate consumer behavior. Students also engage in the basics of research applied to environmental communication.

Prerequisite(s): College Writing, ESP 101, ESP 102, and ESP 197.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Environmental Science & Policy