Film Disruption

Reading:

1.- Climate change and cities: first assessment report of the Urban Climate Change Research Network, Cynthia Rosenzweig, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies; William D. Solecki.

Watch:

2.- Disruption (film)

Write:

In your own words and using appropriate citations please response to the Climate change and cities; executive summary, and the film Disruption. Write no more than 2 pages with your reflection of the reading and film. Answer these 3 prompts:

• Based on the reading, name the processes, trends or climate change projects which mitigate the impacts of, or adapt to climate change that would apply to your hometown city? Explain why with concrete reference to the text?
• What about climate change interests you the most and why? If it does not interest you, then explain your reasoning.
• Based on the film, how might your own voice be raised through your own creative discipline regarding climate change? Include a quote from the film which inspired you response.

When referencing the film cite the time-marker in your paper. We will build on your initial reflections and refine them during the semester in your creative works. When referencing the text, use appropriate in text citation in MLA or Chicago style.

Upload a Word document into Canvas that is double-spaced text in Times New Roman font size 12, with one-inch margins. Add your name, assignment number, Class/section, and date on the top-right corner (single spaced). Evaluation will be based on text within the prescribed page limit. Late homework: will deduct half-letter grade per day late.