Intensive argumentative writing drawn from controversy stimulated through selected readings and class discussion. Satisfies the second half of the Reading and Composition requirement.

This course introduces students to thinking about the relationships between media and environment, beyond the representation of ‘nature’ in traditional media such as film and television, to the material entanglements of media technologies with surrounding built and natural environments. Given both the urgency of addressing anthropogenic climate change as well as the urgency of tracing the contours and possibilities of our polarized and rapidly evolving media worlds, the course introduces the domain of media ecology as a way of thinking about both together.

Requisites

• Previously passed an R1A course with a letter grade of C- or better. Previously passed an articulated R1A course with a letter grade of C- or better. Score a 4 on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Literature and Composition. Score a 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition. Score of 5, 6, or 7 on the International Baccalaureate Higher Level Examination in English.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Requirements class fulfills