General

Test Preparation

Discover various courses to make sure you are best prepared for your tests, to get the top grades you are able to.

Student Tests

Discover student tests for higher education admissions.

Introduction

Students in Literature of the Natural World examine humankind's changing relationship to nature from the early Western frontier to the present day and the role literature plays in creating and reflecting this relationship. While reading Norman Maclean's elegiac novella, "A River Runs Through It," students explore how humans use experiences in nature to cope with loss. Next, they look at gender in the American West through short stories by Annie Proulx, Maile Meloy, and Mary Austin. Students hone their literary analysis skills by dissecting the interplay between identity and nature in Leslie Marmon Silko's challenging novel Ceremony. Lastly, they investigate wanderers' literature and consider the difference between wandering by choice and forced wandering. Students compose two analytical essays, various poems, and a portfolio including erasure poems, research poems, and a choice of another creative piece. They also complete short in-class writing assignments daily. Writing-skills practice and grammar instruction guide students to expand their understanding of the mechanics of the English language. Multiple revisions allow students to refine their work and reflect on their development as writers. Finally, student-centred discussion formats challenge them to manage productive discussions in class without teacher intervention.

Featured

English Skills for Graduate Students

Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

Washington, USA

Student Loans

Discover various options for student loans and financing to help you support your studies.

Student Housing

Discover various options for student accommodation all over the world.

High Mountain Institute

The High Mountain Institute is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that welcomes students of diverse racial, ethnic, social-economic, and geographic backgrounds.

The High Mountain Institute is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that welcomes students of diverse racial, ethnic, social-economic, and geographic backgrounds. Read less

Leadville

View School Profile

Keystone Scholarship

Discover the options our scholarship can give you.

Courses in Literature of the Natural World

General

Test Preparation

Student Tests

Introduction

Student Loans

Student Housing

About the School

High Mountain Institute

High Mountain Institute

Keystone Scholarship

Ask a Question

General Information

Program Dates

Tuition & Fees

Program Type & Duration

Study Place

Funding

How to Apply

Language

Other