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- Permanent Link:
- http://dpanther.fiu.edu/dpService/dpPurlService/purl/FI14100642/00001
Notes
- Abstract:
- An in-depth, hands-on study of issues concerning Everglades National Park, this seminar combines
the themes of both the third year, "Values and Authority", and the fourth year, "Looking to the Future"
by examining not only the Everglades eco-system and the politics surrounding its conservation, but also
literature and art about the Everglades. It requires active participation from each student and can be
physically challenging for some, since classes take place outdoors, rain or shine, and involve physical
activities such as hiking, biking, canoeing, and walking through the swamp or slough slogging. Students
also learn to identify South Florida flora and fauna. Class meets twice a month on Friday for the entire
day at various off-campus locations (Homestead, Flamingo, Shark Valley, Big Cypress, Everglades City)
and is team taught by Dr. Peter Machonis, a linguist, and Dr. Devon Graham, a tropical biologist,
along with guest lecturers and rangers. In the past, we have had guests such as the photographer Clyde
Butcher and the writer Carl Hiaasen. Readings this year will include The Swamp, written by this past fall's
Honor's Excellence Speaker, Michael Grunwald, who has expressed an interest in joining the class, too.
Participation is limited to 18 students. ( English )
- Original Location:
- This is an achive of the website: http://digitalcollections.fiu.edu/everglades/
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