Interdepartmental 118 - The Natural and Social History of Place: The MacLeish Field Station

Natural and social history of the Ada & Archibald MacLeish Field Station (265 acres; 11 miles away) will be explored and experienced. Taking place primarily outside, this course will emphasize the dynamic interconnections of our environment from the small scale interactions between plants and pollinators to the large scale disturbance of human agricultural activity. Through observation and activities of discovery, students will tell the natural and social history of the Station through writing, poetry, art, or dance. The course meets once per week for 4 hours and students will be expected to walk several miles each class in all weather. (E)