NES 1968

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

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

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.


Writing and Languages (FWS)

Distribution Requirements (WRT-AG)

Exploratory Studies (CU-ITL)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18261 NES 1968   SEM 101

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    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Redina-Thomas, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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