Reconnecting With Nature
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Description
This course, modeled after a graduate school seminar in which the students do most of the teaching, explores the possibility that reconnecting with nature in various ways (meditative, scientific study, artistic, and more) can improve our lives by providing psychological, physical, and social benefits. The professor will lead the first two weeks of the quarter, after which pairs of students in the class will take turns planning, making assignments, and leading classroom discussions and outdoor activities. The instructor of this course will strive to make the outdoor activities accessible to all students in the class.
Prerequisites
FAIR 206A or instructor permission
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Texts
There are no required texts for this course.
Credit/Evaluation
S/NX grading; narrative evaluation required for credit. Assignments will include pre-class reading, listening, viewing, and activities, as well as planning, making assignments, and leading one hour long class during the quarter. Regular attendance and participation in classroom discussions and outdoor activities will also be expected.