LTEU 153GS. Environmental Studies in Russia: Lake Baikal (4 units)
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Description
Explores interface between literature, science, and media in context of Russia’s Lake Baikal, a focal point for climate change concerns. Probes physical/biological characteristics, threats to Lake Baikal ecosystem. Analyzes literary representations of Baikal in fiction, poetry, and film, along with journalistic debate on changing ecosystems. Focus on discerning interpretation from alternative fact. Service work, work with Russian specialists. Russian language integrated based on student proficiency. Department approval required. Students must apply and be accepted to the Global Seminars Program. Program or materials fees may apply.
Prerequisite courses
LTEU 153GS has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
No courses have LTEU 153GS as a prerequisite.