RSP 325 - Into the Wild: Environmental Thinking 1960-the present

Considers the evolving human relationship to the natural world. Topics include the wilderness idea, animal encounters, a sense of place, landscape change, and how to access the sublime in our everyday lives. How can we treat the new diagnosis of nature-deficit disorder? What role do individuals play in the health of the environment? Includes precursors like Thoreau, John Muir, and Aldo Leopold.

Prerequisite(s): Open to all USM students who have completed College Writing (ENG 100 or equivalent).
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Meets the Following Core Requirement: Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Russell Scholars Program