This class has taught me so much and I do not think I will ever value a class as much as I do this one. When I first signed up for this course, I just wanted to improve my writing skills. But throughout the semester, I learned so much more than I could’ve hoped for. This class has helped me not only with my writing skills but also has helped me to grow my confidence in speaking in classes. 

I never knew how much literature can reveal about the views of the environment in different periods. It was amazing to be able to read such a variety of texts and be able to discuss them in class. I loved learning from my classmates by hearing their interpretations of the media we were talking about. The subject matter of the class was also so fascinating to learn about. I don’t think I will ever be able to read another book or piece of text and not think about how it discusses the ocean and whether it uses terracentric language. I am truly so grateful for all that this class has taught me and the skills I’ve gained from it!