2025 Spring ESPM 257 001 SEM 001

Spring 2025

ESPM 257 001 - SEM 001

Creative Writing in Environmental Science

Christopher J Schell

Jan 21, 2025 - May 09, 2025
Th
10:00 am - 11:59 am
Class #:28516
Units: 3

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 2
Enrolled: 18
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 20
Waitlist Max: 5
No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

2 hours of student-instructor coverage of course materials per week, and 7 hours of outside work hours per week.

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Course Catalog Description

Writing is one of the most compelling skills we learn as environmental scientists and communicators. Yet, the formulaic and monotonous nature of composing scientific peer-reviewed publications can constrain creative and imaginative prose, features of our writing that draw in audiences outside academia. The goal of this graduate seminar is to provide a broad, introductory exploration to creative and environmental science writing. We will explore, discuss, and workshop multiple literary genres – from poetry to creative fiction and nonfiction – as both a means of diversifying our writing craft and improving narrative structure in academic writing.

Class Notes

On March 13, May 1, & May 8 classes will be held in Wellman 306.

Rules & Requirements

Repeat Rules

Reserved Seats

Current Enrollment

No Reserved Seats

Textbooks & Materials

See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.

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