CEG 520 - American Literature and the Environment

A review of literature that focuses on the natural environment with themes that include discussion of geology, wilderness preservation, and social responsibility to the environment. Literary styles such as non-fiction, fiction, and poetry will be read and discussed, to demonstrate the development of these themes. Students will explore how some authors achieve self-awareness through observations of nature and will gain an increased appreciation for the literature of nature and of nature itself.

3 credits