The Ten Key Concepts
&
Learning Goals for FALL 2003
The learning goals below all depend on your
ability to articulate and demonstrate learning
through self-evaluation and your final portfolio.
1. To learn the key concepts and methodology of environmental history;
(esp.
Richard White, Uncommon Ground, Idea of Wilderness, JSTOR articles, others...
understanding demonstrated in writing)
2. To develop historical and philosophical perspectives on nature and apply them to the world today;
(Uncommon
Ground, Wintergreen, Sand Co., Sense of Place/Time, Lure of Local, others ...understanding
demonstrated in writing)
3. To develop critical reading skills including the ability to critically analyze diverse texts and discuss their relationships.
(esp.
reading workshops, seminar participation, intellectual journal)
4. To develop analytical and argumentative writing skills, including
the development of an effective writing process; (meetings
with tutors, workshops, & weekly writing)
5. To develop skills related to seminar, including critical discussion, group collaboration, and facilitation;
(seminar,
duh. also your reflections on seminar in your intellectual journal)
6. To express ideas in visual form using printmaking media;
(printmaking)
7. To develop skills in film criticism, including the ability to relate the form and content of films to course concepts and themes.
(participation
in discussions of films, reflection and analysis on films in journal and writing
assignments)
8. To seek a greater personal understanding of nature and place through self-directed activities during trips and overnights;
(reflection
in writing & journal, self-evaluation that integrates experiences with learning)
9. To demonstrate the ability to synthesize the results of program activities, texts, and films into a coherent and personally relevant body of knowledge.
(primarily
through writing, journal, and self-evaluation)
10. To become a member of our learning community and nurture a positive and constructive role in our community.
(class participation, self-evaluation, seminar, field trips)