ENV 319 - Interpretation Methods

2 Hour(s)
Environmental interpretation is becoming more important in today’s society as natural and cultural landscapes disappear. Environmental interpreters help organizations and companies meet their objectives by serving as the interface between the agency and the public through oral and written outreach efforts. This course will cover the principles and verbal techniques in the interpretation profession that relate the values of natural history and cultural features to visitors at parks, recreation areas, museums, and other nonformal educational sites through interpretive walks, talks, and programming. Skills will also be developed in the creation of written interpretive materials such as signage and brochures for public viewing and use. This class will utilize group discussion, program and material design/implementation, and peer teaching to help achieve these course goals.

Lecture
Spring
Prerequisite(s): Completion of N1 or permission of instructor.