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

This seminar examines 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, as well as student-designed final projects exploring “a sense of wonder” inspired by Rachel Carson’s legacy.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 or equivalent for all students; students admitted fall 2021 or later: ENG 102 or equivalent (may be concurrent); OR permission.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Meets the Following Core Requirement: Ethical Inquiry, Social Responsibility, and Citizenship; Writing, Reading, and Inquiry 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
Course Type: Russell Scholars Program