Sustainability – reflection an ideal community
The final paper for this class asks you to address the following question: what specific step(s) will you take in the next six months to make your ideal community a reality? Rather than offer a few underdeveloped ideas on your way out the door at the end of term, instead experiment now. Select one theme discussed in class (the sixth extinction, speciesism, environmental justice, and so on) to focus your energy (rather than discuss “sustainability” as a vague concept).
A copy of your intervention, such as a letter sent to your Congressperson, a recorded clip, a list of questions you asked your interviewee with notes on the responses, and so on. See PP slides for some ideas.A reflection on your intervention (500 words). Consider the following question(s) for your reflection: Why did you select this theme? Why is it important to your ideal community? What was your experience of your intervention like? Aim for a thesis that points out what is important and why it is important to creating a world you want to live in. You must meaningfully cite at least 2 readings from the syllabus in your reflection. Outside research is not required or encouraged.
Your evaluation will be based on
1) the quality of the intervention produced (does it speak well to a theme we discussed in class?).
2) the depth of your reflection (do you offer a focused thesis that is well substantiated?).
