GEOG 341 - Nature and Society in California

Units: 3

Has California influenced people or have people changed California? A review of the historical context within which Spanish, Mexican, European, and Asian settlers arrived in California including consideration of the state’s physical geography, the evolution of nature-society relationships, related myths, social relations, economic trajectories, political currents, and cultural dynamics. Through readings and film, discussion and lecture, students pursue classic themes in geography such as natural resource exploitation, regional development, and urban-rural relations. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for ID 370 -1. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.

Satisfies GE area: Dg, DD