Natural Resources Conservation 597CC - ST-Cree Culture, NatRes&Sustnb

Spring
2013
01
3.00
Paul Barten

TU 7:00PM 9:00PM

UMass Amherst
14218
This small, interdisciplinary course combines reading and group discussions, a winter camping trip with a Cree family in northern Quebec (during Spring Recess), and an individual term project to explore (1) traditional and contemporary Cree culture, (2) the local, regional, and international use of natural resources (wood fiber, minerals, hydropower), and (3) fundamental issues of sustainability, stewardship of the environment, and social justice. The term project will be designed collaboratively with the instructor to build upon, integrate, and extend each student's interests, talents, and skills in relation to the core topics and activities.

Open to Seniors, Juniors and Graduate students only.

Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.