Ecological principles and biological attributes unique to rainforests are reviewed in relation to conservation biology theory and practice, and to their implications for sustainable agricultural and forestry practices. Rainforest conservation will be explored in its economic, anthropological, and policy contexts. Scientific approaches integrating these interdisciplinary components will be discussed as the best means of comprehensively evaluating land use options for policy makers. Writing intensive course. This course is an introduction to conversational and written Portuguese for students with no knowledge of the language.
Classes are highly interactive.
Students will also become acquainted with the diverse cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world. I order for the student to achieve greater fluency in the language. Classroom activities will be interactive and will emphasize music, food, and various other cultural components for a fuller understanding of the Portuguese-speaking world. This course is an introduction to conversational and written Spanish for students with no knowledge of the language. Students will be encouraged to communicate with each other and the instructor in Spanish using role play and other interpersonal activities.