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CS92PROD
The Art of Academic Writing: The Environmental Movement in American History

CIS 150
Fall 2017
Section: 01  
Crosslisting: WRCT 150
Certificates: Writing

This writing-intensive course uses primary sources and a Write-to-Learn model to explore the roots of the environmental movement in America. Topics will include artistic explorations of nature, the rise of the conservation movement, legal protections of the environment, and environmental justice. The course will help students understand the rhetorical conventions of various academic disciplines. Readings will include popular literature and scientific papers, and example tasks will require students to master writing for a broad audience.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM CIS
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Major Requirement for: None
Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74%

Last Updated on APR-19-2024
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