Environmental Literature

Dates & timetable:
Application for this micro-credential is closed for academic year 2024/2025 and it will be renewed in academic year 2025/2026.
Date | Time |
Monday, 05/05/2025
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14:00-16:00 Central European Time – Croatia, France, Germany, Spain, or 15:00-17:00 Eastern European Time – Cyprus, Greece, Lithuania, Romania, or 13:00-15:00 Western European Time – Ireland |
Monday, 12/05/2025
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Monday, 19/05/2025
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Monday, 26/05/2025
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Monday, 02/06/2025
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Monday, 09/06/2025 (exam) |
Description:
Immerse yourself in environmental literature and discover how storytelling can inspire meaningful change. This micro-credential journeys through climate fiction and ecocritical perspectivesโfrom early nature writing to modern narrativesโexploring how literature shapes perception of the environment and ignites dialogue on climate action. Develop vital skills in critical analysis, empathy, and communication, equipping yourself to engage with pressing sustainability challenges. Join to harness the transformative power of stories and influence the future of the planet.
Learning Outcomes:
- Analyse the assigned environmental literature.
- Interpret literary and cultural texts within wider debates and discourses on environment and climate change.
Sustainable development goals:
- SDG4. Quality education
- SDG5. Gender quality
- SDG10. Reduced inequalities
- SDG11. Sustainable cities and communities
- SDG12. Responsible consumption and production
- SDG13. Climate action
- SDG17. Partnerships for the goals
If you need some extra assistance with the application, here is a step by step instruction on how to complete the application form.
Sector:
University
Thematic area:
Enviromental and Science Education
HASHTAGS/KEY WORDS:
#literature #biology #culture #languages
Volume (ECTS):
1
Language:
English
Hard skills:
Writing skills Communication skills
Soft skills:
Analytical & critical thinking Active listening
Study format:
Online
Study methods:
Lectures discussions case studies
Hours
Synchronous contact hours: 10
Asynchronous hours & self directed learning: 15
Entry requirements:
Bachelor student in one of the 9 partner universities of EU-CONEXUS, providing a proof of English proficiency of at least B2 level (certificate or online test).
Assessment:
Presentations, assignments, essay, attendance, participation
HOST UNIVERSITY:
University of Zadar, Croatia
Stage of accreditation:
Institutional accreditation