Spring 2023 – IDC_4010/4010H
The Susan Locke Interdisciplinary Capstone in Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
How Science and Storytelling Intersect
Instructor: Emily Johnson
Email: [email protected]
Office hours: After class or by appointment
Instructor: Chester B. Zarnoch
Email: [email protected]
Office hours: Monday 3:00-4:00pm or by appointment
Course meeting time and place: Tuesdays 11:10am-2:05pm. Room 404 at 17 Lexington Ave.
How Science and Storytelling Intersect: This course explores the role journalism plays in calling the world’s attention to climate change – arguably the most important story of our time, but one that often falls off the front pages as other stories dominate the news cycle. Students will examine the intersection of science and storytelling and discuss the multitude of ways journalists across all types of media can approach climate coverage, from local New York stories about climate change adaptation to international reporting on green investments and climate migration. Students will obtain a deeper understanding of climate change science and develop the skills needed to communicate science to the public making it accessible, relatable, and actionable. The course will include guest speakers and field trips.