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World Landscapes - 2009
New England-Nova Scotia-Newfoundland-Quebec
(follow the links to your left to learn more about the experience
registered participants
may click on the open door below to enter the private
class site)
The Virginia
Geographic Alliance and Virginia
Tech Department of Geography announce a "World Landscapes" course for VT students for undergraduate or graduate credit (6
hours), and for K-12 teachers of Geography, Social Studies, Earth Sciences
and History under continuing education credit. If
you area teacher who is interested in this experience, please print
and return an application by February 2, 2009. If
you are a pre-service teacher at Virginia Tech or a VT undergradaute or graduate student, please fill out an application by January 10, 2009.
The World Landscapes course begins in the spring of 2009 with an on-line course to introduce the participants to the region, to landscapes and to basic geographic terminology.
For VT students, sign up for GEOG 3954 or 5954. The on-line course will begin in spring semester, 2009. The trip (June 29 - July 16, 2009) will take you through the northeastern US and into Maritime Canada, Newfoundland, and Quebec
to view and experience the wonders of North American Physical and Cultural
Landscapes.
Course philosophy:
There
is no substitute for being there. Significant learning can occur
through indirect experience but the full sense of a place (sounds, smells,
tastes, colors, aesthetic appreciation, connectedness) can only be gained
by immersion in it and engaging others who are experiencing the environment
simultaneously.
Course goal:
Through personal and direct
experience, participants will develop knowledge, skills and perspectives
that enhance their ability to "read" landscapes, understand regions,
and become aware of communities. Participants
will become skilled in observation, description, analysis and evaluation
of diverse physical and cultural environments.
on-line Class Site: enter here with your password
(this site last updated on october 1, 2008)
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