Film & Lit // Eco-Critical Theory Intro

Open Ended

In your own words, define eco-criticism.

Open Ended

What do you think the phrase "it has one foot in literature and the other on land" means as a description of ecocriticism?

Multiple Choice

What assumption is ecocriticism based on?

• We have reached the age of environmental limits.

• We have the ability to turn things around with climate change.

• Human behaviors are not damaging the environment.

• Human behaviors are positively impacting the environment.

Multiple Choice

When was ecocriticism formed?

• It was created in the 1970s, but did not become popular in the US until the mid-90s

• It was created in the 1980s, but did not become popular in the US until the mid-90s

• It was created in the 1990s and was immediately popular.

• It was created and popularized in the early 2000s

Multiple Choice

Who is said to be the first person to use the term ecocriticism?

• William Rueckert

• Jane Goodall

• George Lorax

• Rachel Carson

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT an example of shallow ecology?

• I'm only using recycled paper now. We have to save the trees so we have air to breathe!

• I'm going trying to reduce my single-use plastic to help reduce the oceans' pollution. Save those turtles!

• I hate how hot is is during the summers now, so I'm going buy reusable bags.

• Gas prices are way too high- I'm buying an electric car.

Open Ended

In your own words, what is commodification?