AST3930

Study abroad: the American West - from wilderness to urban sprawl

I Mylchreest and C J De Wilde

8 points
* Intensive lectures, tutorials and field trips for 35 hours per week, over one month
* Summer semester
* California, Nevada, Utah and Colorado

Objectives As for AST2930 with the additional objective that third-year students will be expected to demonstrate more sophisticated analytical skills and submit work incorporating a higher level of competence in independent reading and research.

Synopsis As for AST2930.

Assessment Written journal including performance review (3000 words): 50%
* Research essay based on primary sources which also demonstrates familiarity with the historiography of the subject (3000 words): 50%