OUT 444C (01) - AMPED UP: Social and Psychological Perspectives on Adventure

AMPED UP: Perspectives on Adv

Durham   Health & Human Services :: Outdoor Education
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2020 - Full Term (08/31/2020 - 12/11/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   18  
CRN: 15700
Special Fees: $75.00
Interest in the topic of adventure has exploded in recent years; with enough money, almost any adventure is available to anyone. The widespread rise in popularity of adventure brings questions, however. What is the role of adventure in modern society? What is its value to individuals? Through lectures, written assignments, group projects, multimedia, and experiential learning, this course surveys psychological, sociological, and anthropological perspectives on these and students' own questions. Special fee.
Section Comments: Full Title: Amped Up: Social & Psychological Perspectives on Adventure Participation in one of UNH's pre-orientation programs (CONNECT, PAWS, PROVES, Marine Immersion, etc.) is a recommended experience for this course. Some weekend experience required. Open only to new freshmen in June. Continuing students who will be freshmen or sophomores in the fall may register when WEBCAT registration re-opens in mid-July.
Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): KIN 444C
Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester
Only listed classes in section: Freshman, Sophomore
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Social Science (Discovery), Inquiry (Discovery)
Instructors: STAFF

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/31/2020 12/11/2020 M 6:10pm - 9:00pm NHH G10