The idea of wilderness permeates narratives of Canadian national identity, while policy-makers seek to manage and contain natural areas. This course compares and contrasts historical and contemporary wilderness narratives in literature, painting and film with policies in areas such as conservation, urban planning, land claims and tourism.0 credits Placements are made with partners active in community-led initiatives, with an emphasis on local Canadian change-makers, grassroots, not-for profit and public initiatives. In their coursework, students will be introduced to best practices and principles for experiential learning and community-based engagement. Critical readings, hands-on research activities, and guest speakers will foreground the complexities of agency and activism. Lectures and course materials provide critical models experiential learning methods for assessing and reporting on challenges, best practices, and outcomes over the placement experience.
The idea of wilderness permeates narratives of Canadian national identity, while policy-makers seek to manage and contain natural areas. This course compares and contrasts historical and contemporary wilderness narratives in literature, painting and film with policies in areas such as conservation, urban planning, land claims and tourism.0 credits Placements are made with partners active in community-led initiatives, with an emphasis on local Canadian change-makers, grassroots, not-for profit and public initiatives. In their coursework, students will be introduced to best practices and principles for experiential learning and community-based engagement. Critical readings, hands-on research activities, and guest speakers will foreground the complexities of agency and activism. Lectures and course materials provide critical models experiential learning methods for assessing and reporting on challenges, best practices, and outcomes over the placement experience.
