ENGH 308: Theory and Inquiry

ENGH 308-002: Toxic Humanities
(Fall 2025)

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW

Horizon Hall 4014

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Section Information for Fall 2025

Ecological disaster is all around us; meanwhile, the environmental humanities are one of the fastest-growing fields in contemporary critical theory. In this class, students will be introduced to the major topics and texts in the field of environmental humanities, with a particular focus on critical theories of environmental catastrophe. We will ask questions such as: how can critical theory help us to understand the environmental realities of our present? what is the relationship between the environment and literary form? How can literary tools such as genre and narrative help us to understand environmental crisis? Students will learn how to read, understand, and engage with theoretical texts, as well as how to approach literature through a theoretical lens.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Investigates a problem or debate central to the discipline of English. Teaches students how to read, understand, and engage with theoretical texts. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. Offered by English. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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