Montana Climate Resilience Stories (EVST 191) Course

Course Overview: This course explores the critical role of storytelling in creating community resilience and affecting climate action. A central guiding question throughout the course will be: 

In what ways can storytelling encourage our understanding of and actions toward community resilience to promote climate change adaptation and mitigation within our community? 

Why Enroll?

• Gain Valuable Knowledge: Explore unique interests and storytelling abilities.
• Build A Network: Interact with experts in various professional positions and make key contacts in the field of climate change. 
• Earn Credit: This is an accredited University of Montana course; high school students can easily transfer 1-credit towards an undergraduate college degree (elective credit at most institutions).

Course Details:

• Start Date: October 15, 2024
• Duration: 15 hours (5 meetings, 3 hours/meeting) 
• Format: Online via Zoom
• Enrollment Limit: 20 students across Montana
• Cost: FREE

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Contact the course instructor for more information: Dr. Paul Lachapelle, Professor of Political Science at MSU, Bozeman paul.lachapelle@montana.edu or 406.994.3620