GEOG 594
Seminar in Social Geography
Credit: 4 hours.
Advanced study of a current research topic in social geography. Topic varies from term to term; prepares students for dissertation and thesis research through study of advanced literature and the completion of a research paper. Prerequisite: GEOG 470 and GEOG 471, or equivalent; graduate coursework in social geography or in one of the social sciences.
| CRN | Type | Section | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49204 | lecture | JT4 | 11:00 AM - 01:20 PM | W | room 1040 Foreign Languages Bldg | Treat, J |
| 4 hours TOPIC: 'Indigenous Ecologies'. This section for Graduate Students for 4 credit hours. Meets with GEOG 390, Section JT3; RLST 494, Sections JT3 and JT4 and others. This interdisciplinary seminar explores the relationship between human experience and natural environment in native North America. Assigned readings survey historical and contemporary case studies in New World ethnoecology, including noteworthy examples of adaptation in the context of settler colonialism and in response to the dominant paradigm of scientific ecology. Class discussions are supplemented by audiovisual materials, guest speakers, and relevant campus events. Students have the opportunity to gain a basic understanding of ecological traditions among American Indians; to conduct a research project focusing on a particular theme, issue, region, or community; and to develop their critical skills for use in academic, professional, and personal settings. | ||||||