USNA 235 - Exploring a Sense of Place

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Case Western Reserve University

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Having a sense of place, or a rooted understanding of where we live, shapes our identity, actions, and commitment to community. In this course, we will go beyond the "campus bubble" to explore the concept and development of a sense of place by studying and photographing the Doan Brook, our local watershed. Course readings, writing, and discussion will focus on Doan Brook's natural history, local environmental issues, and sustainability. We will utilize photography as a primary tool for investigating and connecting to place as we undertake a photography project documenting the Doan Brook, which will be shared with the community. We will also consider our responsibility to place and learn about community-based initiatives in which people have committed to place and taken action to make a difference. Throughout the course, we will develop a stronger understanding of Case's ecological address and the intersection of sense of place, environmental issues, and engagement with the watershed. We will explore firsthand where we are--and why it matters. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSNA, FSCC, FSSO, FSSY or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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