Pop Science: The Art and Impact of Popular Science Writing

3 credits · Undergraduate

(Previously ENGL 3240W) Mechanics and influence of popular science writing in the 21st century. Students will critique bestselling books and award-winning journalism; develop and publish their own blogs with a focus on science, technology, and the environment; and interact with top science writers, editors, and podcasters. Repeat credit for ENGL3240W or CSET 3240W. Not open to students who have earned credit for CSET 3890 section 01 offered fall 2019. Total credit hours for this course and CSET 3890 section 01, Fall 2019 will not exceed 3 credit hours. Credit hours reduced from most recent course taken (or from test or transfer credit) as appropriate. [3] (SBS)