Instructor: Derrick Jensen, MFa, Deep Green Resistance
Derrick Jensen is the co-founder of Deep Green Resistance, an eco-centric international environmental organization based on the book he authored with co-founder Lierre Keith, Deep Green Resistance. Prior to his cancellation in 2012, he was a prolific public speaker and award-winning author. His publications include The Myth of Human Supremacy, Welcome to the Machine, Walking on Water, Strangely Like War, The Culture of Make Believe, A Language Older Than Words, Listening to the Land, Truths Among Us and nearly a dozen other titles, not to mention his speeches and regular interviews on Resistance Radio.
As the pre-eminent biocentrist thinker today, Derrick brings an extraordinary knowledge of history, ecology and philosophy to his extemporaneous style of teaching, developed during his career as a creative writing instructor and public speaker. Each seminar is structured around a theme taken from the preceding week’s events. Sometimes those are events that have unfolded in geopolitics or science news; sometimes they are events that have unfolded with dogs, bears, salmon, birds or trees on Derrick’s property in Crescent City.
Difficulty Level
These seminars require no prior knowledge and education. Any adult who has a passing familiarity with current environmental issues and land use conflicts is fully equipped to participate in the course.
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Throughout the course, the instructor assigns short readings, writing assignments and projects, like identifying a native wild species. These assignments are optional but their completion deepens students’ course engagement.
Cost and Format
The total cost of the course is $300 US for thirteen three-hour seminars.
Course Schedule
Following the introductory class, the course follows no fixed schedule but instead responds to student needs and current events.
