Cultural and Environmental Interpretation. 3 credits

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Focuses on communication processes and practices used by professionals to explain and interpret special characteristics of cultural and environmental resource sites for visitors. Discusses conceptual principles for planning interpretive programs, as well as techniques for analyzing and disseminating information and entertainment through various media. Examines delivery of interpretive messages across a variety of audiences, strategies for programming interpretive services, and the administration and evaluation of interpretive services at tourism, event, and recreation sites.Offered by School of Sport/Rec/Tour Mgmt. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to PRLS 362.