Thursday, August 21, 2008

Basic Course Description

In this introductory English course we will explore a variety of writings focusing on nature and our human relationship with it. Some fiction and poetry may be used, but the majority of readings will be from the nature essay and personal reflection categories with primary emphasis on Aldo Leopold=s A Sand County Almanac. If time permits, articles from National Geographic, current issues of Outside magazine, and Henry David Thoreau=s journals will help to supplement our reading of Leopold. Although we will try to do the bulk of our reading and writing during class time, students may have to do occasional assignment homework especially if they have absences.