GBL 266 CRITICALLY ENGAGED ECO-TOURISM IN NEW ZEALAND
This interdisciplinary course is designed to introduce the student to the culture of the Maori people, topics of stewardship of natural resources, environmental sustainability and positive action for change. A major emphasis in this specific course is the growing worldwide emphasis on green tourism and the expansion of adventure based learning. Students will learn of various methods for conserving natural resources; we will walk on glaciers, hike on a growing mountain range, boat in geologically unique fjords, trek through pristine rainforests, discover stunning waterfalls, study two greatly variant coastlines, compare man-made and natural lakes and a variety of rivers along the way. All these activities will be done with a focus on understanding the special niche each has in the overall environment, Maori's Papa, the Earth Mother.. Application and acceptance required. Additional travel fee is required. Counts toward Society or Civilization requirement, and satisfies one unit of experiential learning toward fulfillment of the Experiential Learning Requirement.
Prerequisite
GBL 166