Nature matters in conversation

This course explores the importance of nature in conversations, focusing on the challenges and connections between human and non-human environments. By using conversation as a metaphor, students learn to construct environmental responsibility through both informal and formal dialogues. The course aims to enhance participants' understanding of the environment and their ability to engage in meaningful discussions about nature. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in environmental issues and those looking to improve their communication skills in relation to nature.

• Introduction
• Learning outcomes
• 1 Environment: the challenges of what matters
• 1 Environment: the challenges of what matters
• 1.1 Natures and environments
• 1.2 Connecting human and non-human nature
• 2 Conversation: a metaphor for what matters
• 2 Conversation: a metaphor for what matters
• 2.1 Conversing with environment
• 2.2 Informal and formal conversations
• 2.3 Using conversation to construct environmental responsibility
• 2.4 Summarising conversation as what matters
• Conclusion
• References
• Acknowledgements