Literary & Environmental Ethics: Ecocriticism, Ecology, Ecotechnics

3 credits

This course examines two Canadian novels and three philosophers to ask, What is an environmental ethics? How does nature relate to the concept of environment, world, or creation? We investigate the concept of nature, guided by economic, technological, scientific, or religious thinking, to rethink humanity's dominion over plants and animals. ***Prerequisite: ENGL 100 and either ENGL 110 or the completion of 48 credit hours.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of ENGL 480AI or ENGL 817AI.* *Note: This course is intended for ENGL Honours students. Students who are not ENGL Honours students require permission of the Department Head to register.*