HIST 1135 - Food, Floods, and Rivers in Modern World History

Institution:

Normandale Community College

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Description:

Fresh water plays a central role in modern (1800-January 2020 CE) world history. Focus will be on food and floods, using the Red Rivers of North America and Southeast Asia as case studies. Through a series of projects, examination of analog and digital sources, and place-based learning, students will have a unique opportunity to consider the environmental, cultural, and political implications of how fresh water is accessed, used, and imbued with meaning in different historical contexts.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.normandale.edu

Phone Number:

(952) 358-8200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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