RARE 410: Radford Amazonian Research Expedition Study Abroad
Prerequisites: RARE 400
Credit Hours: (2)
This course will entail the RARE study abroad experience. While on their study abroad,
the students will be conducting their original research or scholarship as well as
aiding the other students and faculty on the RARE trip with their research where appropriate.
Students are also expected to engage in discussion with the other students and faculty
on the research process and other events that may happen during this study abroad
experience.
Detailed Description of Course Content
This course will entail the RARE travel abroad experience. While on their study abroad,
the students will be conducting their original research or creative scholarship project.
Student research and scholarship can take a variety of forms and be from any discipline
within the university. Final approval of the project will be given by the RARE faculty
members leading the trip. Students will also aid the other students and faculty on
the RARE trip with their projects where appropriate. In addition to conducting their
research project, the students are expected to engage in discussion with the other
students and faculty on the research process and other events that may happen during
this study abroad experience.
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Course delivery methods may include discussions, research activities, short writing
assignments and team building exercises
Goals and Objectives of the Course
Having successfully completed this course, the student will be able to:
澳门老奇人论坛 a research or scholarship protocol in a field setting to collect data.
Collaborate with other students and faculty to collect data and learn new field techniques.
Experience and discuss other cultures and ways of life.
Assessment Measures
Assessment measures may include short writing assignments, a presentation of their
research to date, participation in group activities and discussions of relevant topics.
Additionally, we will administer an external survey to assess student learning gains.
Other Course Information
Review and Approval
November 2018