REIS210 Nature Interpretation
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Course responsible: John Peter Fredman
Teachers: Sofie Kjendlie Selvaag, Hilde Nikoline Hambro Dybsand, Knut Fossgard
ECTS credits: 5
Faculty: Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management
Teaching language: NO
(NO=norsk, EN=Engelsk)
(NO=norsk, EN=Engelsk)
Limits of class size:
30
Teaching exam periods:
This course starts in August block. This course has teaching and examination in August block.
Course frequency: Annually
First time: Study year 2015-2016
Preferential right:
Mandatory for M-REIS students which have priority for admission. Other applicants are prioritized by relevance and level of education.
Course contents:
Nature interpretation implies knowledge about and care for nature. The aim is to strengthen the understanding of ecological and cultural contexts, and raise awareness about human behavior in nature. The course will provide an understanding of nature interpretation as tool for learning, recreation and protection of nature and culture. Particular emphasis is placed on the link between increased knowledge and understanding, greater experience value, and the potential for altered consciousness and behavior. The role of nature interpretation in nature-based tourism and outdoor recreation, management and planning are central to the subject. Students learn about theories, methods, techniques and tools for practical nature interpreration. The course consists of lectures, excursion and practical exercises.
Learning outcome:
A candidate with completed qualification shall have the following learning outcomes of the course:
Candidates should be able to describe and analyse the development and importance of nature interpretation in tourism, outdoor recreation, natural resource management and planning. They should have insights to the theoretical foundation, concepts, definitions, and relationships to related fields. They should have knowledge how to design and perform nature interpretation in practise, and analyse the effects. Candidates should have knowledge about and be able to utilise research and development in this area.
Learning activities:
Lectures, excursion and exercises.
Teaching support:
Head of subject is available during office hours. Supervision of exercises and assignments.
Syllabus:
Ham, S. H. (2013). Interpretation: making a difference on purpose. Consortium Book Sales & Dist. Lectures, articles, excursion and exercises. A detailed specification of the curriculum (chapters and articles) is ovided at cource start-up.
Prerequisites:
-
Recommended prerequisites:
Minimum 2 years of studies at relevant bachelor program.
Mandatory activity:
Excursions and exercises.
Assessment:
Portfolio assessment that includes two parts.
One written evaluation of a nature trail that counts 40% and one group work on guiding (oral and written presentation) that counts 60%. Both parts must be passed to pass the course.
Nominal workload:
Ca. 125 working hours for the student, including lectures and exercises/excursion.
Entrance requirements:
Minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway (generell studiekompetanse)
Reduction of credits:
-
Type of course:
Approx 60 hours lectures, excursion and exercises.
Note:
The course will be given next time in August 2022.
Examiner:
An external examiner will grade the exams.
Examination details: Portfolio: Letter grades