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THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST

Environmental Studies (ENST)Social Sciences and Social Work

Course Description

(Study Abroad course) This course explores the cultural and physical diversity of the American Southwest, including aspects of the region's history, geography, geology, art, and literature. Topics include Anasazi archaeological sites and contemporary American Indian cultures, Spanish colonization and contemporary Mexican-American culture, annexation into the United States and contemporary issues of urbanization, Colorado River allocation, and landscape preservation. It is recommended that students take the American Southwest Field Trip during Spring break in conjunction with this course.

School

Social Sciences and Social Work

Course Attributes

MJ-AMER-Amer. Regionalism (AMR7), OLD GE-INTERCULT NORTH AMERICA (GNAM)