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Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number/Title:
RLS 212 Principles of Interpretation
Course Description:
The course will provide an introduction into the field of environmental education;
facilitate methods to teach environmental educational and environmental literacy.
Course Objectives:
It is expected that students will be able to:
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Explain the importance of interpretation in our natural and cultural settings.
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Utilize planning techniques to plan and present an effective interpretive program.
Instructor:
Sherry Niesar
Office:
Online
Office Hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-4 pm
Phone:
701-527-3714
Email:
Sherry.Niesar@dakotacollege.eduLecture/Lab Schedule:
Online
Textbook(s
): Interpretation for the 21st Century - Fifteen Guiding Principles for Interpreting Nature
and Culture
by Larry Beck and Ted Cable, Sagamore Publishing, Second Edition
Course Requirements:
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Regular participation in the class is expected.
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Graded assignments: Assignments are given to reinforce chapter content. They are practical in
nature and require the student to apply new knowledge of chapters.
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Graded quizzes/tests: 2 one-hour exams of approximately 30 questions will be given. Quizzes
follow each chapter with the exception of chapter 1 where no quiz is given.
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Grades: Grades are based on total points earned and include the points earned on practice
exercises.
Tentative Course Outline:
Chapter 1 - Lighting a Spark Chapter 2 - 2nd Principle - Interpreting in the Information Age Chapter 3 - 3rd Principle - The Importance of a Story Chapter 4 - 4th Principle - Provocation Chapter 5 - Holistic Interpretation Chapter 6 - Interpreting Throughout the Life Span