NES 1968

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NES 1968
FWS: The Perception of Places in Past and Present: From Landscape Archaeology to Virtual Reality

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The landscapes and built environments that surround us are not merely silent, neutral backgrounds for objects and events. Instead, they can be viewed as agents that create multiple layers of meaning: they embody previous human and non-human experiences, political beliefs, cultural values, and emotional attachments. Peeling back these spatial-temporal layers can enhance our understanding and appreciation of the world around us on both macro- and micro-scales. This course will explore the concept of perceiving and comprehending places—ancient and modern, real and virtual—from archaeological, anthropological, and philosophical perspectives. Students will hone their writing skills through analytical papers and creative writing essays that will reflect on academic works, museum collections, and popular media such as TED talks.

When Offered Spring.

Distribution Category (WRT-AG)
Course Attribute (CU-ITL)
Satisfies Requirement First-Year Writing Seminar.

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19788 NES 1968   SEM 101

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    • MW

    • Redina-Thomas, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://knight.as.cornell.edu/.