EST 350 - Environmental & Cultural Conservation in Latin America

Institution:

Muhlenberg College

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Description:

In this interdisciplinary course students will explore real solutions to the delicate problem of environmental and cultural conservation in developing Latin American countries. Each year a particular country (Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ecuador, or Honduras) will serve as a model and ultimate destination for study. Students will meet regularly during the spring semester to develop projects and prepare for the twoweek intensive, travelstudy program that will take place in early summer. This preparation will include study of the area's ecological diversity, political and cultural history, and relevant Spanish vocabulary and conversation skills. In the Latin American country students will explore a variety of habitats, live in and interact with members of a small community, work with conservation professionals, and conduct independent research projects. The objective of this course is to show that if we are to develop lasting solutions, we must consider the environment in relation to the people who live in it. Prerequisite: successful completion of the language requirement in Spanish and instructor permission Meets general academic requirement D or S.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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