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Candace M. Barlow
ENVIR 200
Seattle Campus

Environmental Studies: Communication and Information

Focuses on reading, writing, presentation, and critical analysis of written material, in an interdisciplinary context of environmental problems. Develops proficiency in use of bibliographic databases, scholarly journals, and the Internet as research tools. Second in three course series required of Environmental Studies majors. Prerequisite: ENVIR 100. Offered: WSp.

Class description

This course will provide you with a collaborative workshop setting in which you will develop strategies and skills for writing and speaking about environmental issues in different disciplinary contexts for various kinds of audiences. We will approach writing not as a matter of following a formula, but rather, as a process of inquiry, analysis, and communication. We will focus, especially, on tools you will need as you continue in the Environmental Studies major at the UW and beyond, in your further studies and/or working life.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Discussion of readings; collaborative review and revision of writing.

Recommended preparation

Class assignments and grading

Class participation, 3 major essays, an annotated bibliography, graded peer critiques, a group presentation, and a final reflective essay.


The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.
Last Update by Candace M. Barlow
Date: 02/05/2009