Environmental Writing (CWRI40010)

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This subject deals with a range of forms within the growing field of environmental writing. The subject is seminar-based and engages with the concept of 'environmental writing' in three ways: 1) consideration of place-based and environmental research and writing practices across multiple genres, 2) examination of the environmental, political, ethical and ideological narratives that sub-tend everyday life and 3) examination of students own relationship to the environments they research and write. Themes and texts that may be included in subject reading material will be essays and interviews that address the production and craft of environmental writing. The subject will also explore a diverse range of genres including personal essay, poetry, fiction and graphic narrative that are produced around social, ethical, ideological and psychological themes related to Earth's many and varied environments.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Apply advanced theoretical, aesthetic and analytic skills to interpreting critical and creative texts
  • Tackle new problems in the production of creative works with confidence and openness to contemporary artistic directions
  • Participate effectively in group discussions and collaborative learning
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the wider public significance of their knowledge and skills.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should gain generic skills in:

  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • Thinking creatively
  • Openness to new ideas
  • Communicating thoughts and knowledge
  • Written communication
  • Time management and planning
  • Practices and ethics in the field of creative writing.

Last updated: 4 March 2025