ENVT 336 Environmental Communication (3)

This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of environmental communication and engages students in identifying, analyzing, and proposing solutions to communication problems related to the intersection of the environment, economics, and social justice. The course explores discourses around the environment and sustainability, including historical, legal, and technological context and rhetorical frames used by governments, corporations, social movements, and everyday people. Students will explore the role of communication in the public sphere and the power of cultural symbols and messages to shape discourses and practices related to the environment and sustainability.
Prerequisite(s): Junior rank or higher, ENVT 200, or permission of instructor
Course Frequency: Fall and Spring