Durham
Health & Human Services :: Outdoor Education
OUT 515 (01) - History of Outdoor Pursuits in North America
Hist of Outdoor Pursuits in NA
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
200
CRN: 54722
CRN: 54722
Voluntary pursuits in the outdoors have defined American culture since the early 17th century. Over the past 400 years, activities in outdoor recreation an education have reflected Americans' spiritual aspirations, imperial ambitions, social concerns, and demographic changes. This course will give students the opportunity to learn how Americans' experiences in the outdoors have influenced and been influenced by major historical developments of the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th, and early 21st centuries. This course is cross-listed with RMP 515.
Equivalent(s): KIN 515, RMP 515
Attributes: Historical Perspectives(Disc)
Instructors: Michael Ferguson
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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1/21/2025 | 5/5/2025 | MW | 2:10pm - 3:30pm | MURK 115 |