Students will have an opportunity to answer these questions through exposure to some of the best current literature in the field, and will additionally have a chance to consider some of the philosophical and political issues surrounding resource use as the class studies the views of advocates such as John Muir and Aldo Leopold, as well as late-twentieth century environmentalism and government policy. You must be prepared to discuss the assigned readings and films. You will earn credit based upon the quantity and quality of your participation, in other words, on what you can add to our collective understanding of the material we are studying. This means that you may choose which five films you wish to review. Since these films are not always designed as environmental history tools, it is your job to view them through the lenses of an environmental historian.
Papers are due the class meeting after viewing.
No late papers will be considered for any reason . See separate instructions below. You will have a choice of questions. Blue Books will be collected by the professor at the beginning the examination period and redistributed randomly to eliminate the risk of improper behavior. The best preparation for exams is regular attendance, good note-taking, and keeping up with your reading.