Colorado Plateau Studies Seminar

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Three lecture. Colorado Plateau Studies Seminar is the capstone course for the Colorado Plateau Studies program. Topics will include historical and contemporary issues pertaining to the Colorado Plateau region with the intention of establishing a sense of stewardship in students. Students will be able to: synthesize their knowledge of the geography, peoples and culture of the Colorado Plateau region as demonstrated through discussion and written assignments; analyze and discuss historical and contemporary literature that addresses important human and environmental issues that affect and define our perceptions of the Colorado Plateau region; evaluate pre-historic and historical patterns of settlement and culture while examining contemporary issues affecting environmental and human well being; evaluate and describe issues and policies controlling the regional economy of the Colorado Plateau; discuss the concept of stewardship and how it is implemented on personal, local and regional levels; postulate future issues that will have a significant impact on the region. Prerequisite(s): ANT 230 , CPS 100 , ENG 220, and GLG 232