PRA 255 - Advanced Resource Interpretation

Institution:

Red Rocks Community College

Subject:

PRA – Park Ranger

Description:

An advanced course in natural and cultural/historic resource interpretation. The course provides you with the skills to plan, prepare, and present exciting and relevant interpretation programs for special visitors and situations using a variety of personal and non-personal techniques. Examples of the types of skills offered are writing and design of site produced publications and exhibit labels; producing basic audio-visual programs; and preparing and presenting special activities, such as demonstrations, living history, storytelling, costumed interpretation, and dramatic/creative arts. Techniques for resource interpretation for the physically or mentally challenged, sensory impaired, the elderly, and international visitors will be discussed. The sensitive handling of controversial/sensitive educational issues will also be discussed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.rrcc.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 914-6600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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