ENV 360 - Environmental Advocacy Through Story

Prerequisite, ENV 102. Connecting with diverse audiences about evidence-based topics is difficult in today’s highly charged socio-political atmosphere. Intentional communication that appeals to societal values and structures interactions around positive, civic change is necessary for individuals across environmental professions. This course will focus on strategic message framing and how to convey scientific research to specific audiences, from marginalized communities to government-adjacent stakeholders. This course will use climate change conversations as a case study in strategic message framing, however, this course aims to address a wide range of intersectional environmental issues. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits