An intensive, accelerated course satisfying concurrently the requirements of the UC Entry Level Writing Requirement and the first half of Reading and Composition. Readings will include imaginative, expository and argumentative texts representative of the range of those encountered in the undergraduate curriculum and will feature authors from diverse social and cultural backgrounds and perspectives. Instruction in writing a range of discourse forms and in the revision of papers.

A hallmark of humanity is our extraordinary creativity, born and nurtured within the natural world. Yet human industry and development have caused the alarming loss of nature and climate change. What obligations do we have to other species, ecosystems, each other, and coming generations? How can wild nature be conserved and restored? What can we learn from cultures, past and present, whose vision and values have embraced earth’s wonders? These are some of the questions we will pursue through reading a variety of writers—scientists, activists, journalists, poets, and others—and through films and art. Through the term, you will have the opportunity to develop your perspectives in writing and lively discussion. (Enrollment is limited to students whose first or primary language is not English.)

Open to students who have not fulfilled the Entry Level Writing Requirement.

Enrollment is limited to students whose first or primary language is not English.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Requirements class fulfills