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Analysis and practice of various forms of writing that address sustainability in interdisciplinary contexts. Students will research, write, and reflect on concepts and practices of sustainability, examining the role of words and images in communicating sustainability ideas to diverse audiences.

Prerequisites: Writing 2 or 2E or 2LK; upper-division standing.

4

Units

Letter

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
PROPEN A D
Amy Propen
4.8
11 reviews
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Winter 2025 . Propen A D
SSMS 1007
M W
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Spring 2025 . Propen A D
PHELP1513
M W
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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WRIT 105S Propen A D Spring 2025 Total: 25
WRIT 105S Propen A D Winter 2025 Total: 23
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4.8
WRIT105S . Propen A D 4 Years Ago

She was a total sweetheart and I loved her class. I took Writ for Sustainability with her, and I wasn't sure what to expect. The class ended up really helping me develop ideas about the narratives we create around my field. I would describe class as mellow, engaging, and conversational. I always looked forward to it :)

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WRIT105M . Propen A D 5 Months Ago

Really great professor. Very chill class but still passionate about what she teaches-perfect for an 8am. Projects were easy and felt useful (making a LinkedIn, resume). Gives great feedback as well. Grading is super fair.

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WRIT105M . Propen A D 9 Months Ago

She is passionate about what she teaches, and really brings up the mood for a 9am class. Your grade is based on multiple projects/assignments throughout the quarter, but all of them were relatively interesting and fun. I took this class for the A2 requirement but I wish I could take another one of her classes again!

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WRIT2 . Propen A D 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

She is just great. Super nice and makes this required class not only easy if you put in the work, but also fun. If you put effort in and write good papers you should have no trouble getting above at least a B. Keep in mind that attendance is mandatory in case you have an 8AM.

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WRIT2 . Propen A D 2 Years Ago

I absolutely recommend Dr. Propen! I took her for WRIT2, and it was a very easy and stress-free class. Class was super chill, and we often got let out much earlier. Your grade and workload for the class is just several short writing projects, and you can choose to write about any topic you want! She's always more than happy to answer any questions.

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WRIT105M . Propen A D 3 Years Ago

I enjoyed this class and I'm glad I took it with Dr. Propen. She gave amazing feedback on all assignments and offered a ton of resources for students to use. Grading included short GS posts, resume + document design + infographic projects, and a final online portfolio. I recommend this class if you want hands-on experience with design!

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WRIT 105S
9 / 25 Enrolled
Writing About Sustainability
Rebecca Chenoweth 4.6
M W
15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
73.6% A
WRIT 105S
25 / 25 Full
Writing About Sustainability
Amy Propen 4.8
M W
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
73.6% A
WRIT 105S
25 / 25 Full
Writing About Sustainability
Rebecca Chenoweth 4.6
M W
14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
73.6% A
WRIT 105C
25 / 25 Full
Writing Creative Nonfiction
Robert Krut 4.8
T R
08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
79.8% A
WRIT 105CD
25 / 25 Full
Writing with Code
David Nikityn 5.0
T R
14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
83.7% A
WRIT 105C
25 / 25 Full
Writing Creative Nonfiction
Patrick McHugh 4.6
M W
15:30 PM - 16:45 PM
79.8% A
WRIT 105C
25 / 25 Full
Writing Creative Nonfiction
Ljiljana Coklin 3.8
M W
14:00 PM - 15:15 PM
79.8% A
WRIT 105C
25 / 25 Full
Writing Creative Nonfiction
Ellen Whittet 4.5
M W
08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
79.8% A
WRIT 105CD
19 / 20 Enrolled
Writing with Code
Brian Ernst 4.9
M W
09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
83.7% A