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This reading course focuses on the species and phenomena that make up “nature” (the outdoors, ecosystems) and human interaction with nature. Students analyze books, essays, and articles from writers who tell stories ranging from the gripping outdoor adventure to the reflective yet penetrating personal essay. Students will also engage in immersive nature writing exercises. For this course, you will be taking a step into the wild. Nature writing is considered a subset of science writing. Readings may include authors such as David Quammen, John McPhee, Elizabeth Kolbert, Gretel Ehrlich, Camille T. Dungy, Helen Macdonald, Kathryn Schulz, Latria Graham, Robin Wall Kimmerer, and Bonnie Tsui.