Undergraduate Specialization in L&E

Get a green B.A. in English! OK, you can’t actually get a green-colored diploma at UCSB, but if you are concerned about the environment and the future of our planet, or would just like to explore the literary history of the natural world, it is possible to declare an Undergraduate Specialization in Literature and the Environment (USLE). The requirements of the USLE are simple: just complete four environmentally oriented courses from a range of over two-dozen that are regularly offered. Certain other courses, such as English 199 and 196 with an environmental theme, may also satisfy the requirements of the USLE, as may courses from past years. Contact Professor Ken Hiltner for details. It is also possible to complete the USLE with honors. In addition to receiving the regular UCSB diploma at graduation, students completing the USLE will also be awarded a special certificate at the English Department’s Undergraduate Commencement Reception. (Sorry, but the certificate is not green either!)