Environmental Cultures & Values
New Minor: Spring 2018
The Environmental Cultures and Values minor explores historical and contemporary understandings of the environment through literature, cinema, the arts, philosophy, history, anthropology, political science and cultural geography. Taking a broad view of the meaning of "environment" (humans, the non-human world, built and natural environments, and all interactions among them), this interdisciplinary program prepares students for further study of environmental cultures and related professional paths ( environmental NGO's, arts organizations, government, natural history writing).
Requirements: 25 credit hours total at the 200-level or above, of which 15 must be 300-level or above.
- 5 credits in each of three _areas: environmental values and history; cultures, coinmunities & the environment, and ecocriticism and eco-aesthetics
- 5 credits in core integrative experience course
To declare this minor, complete a "Change of Program or minor form with an academic advisor in your major. If you have questions regarding the ECV minor, please contact English/CLCM advising at (206) 543-2634 or via engladv@uw.edu