International Sustainability Studies
Sustainable Ithaca:
Applied Studies in Mediterranean Sustainable Development
ESTU 437P (10 credits)
July 1-20, 2011
- Pre-departure research and course preparation
August 27-September 11, 2011
- Field research in Greece
September 20-30, 2011 or TBA
- On campus production phase - WWU
Explore Mediterranean architecture and culture, while performing fieldwork on the small coastal Kioni Village in Ithaca, Greece. This hands-on study abroad program will treat students as entry-level professionals.
- Experience applied research in an international coastal community
- Live and work in a Greek Island village
- Work independently and in project teams to perform research and planning analysis of the case study community
- Develop alternative concepts for sustainable community development in an international context
- Identify community priorities and constraints through field research, interview and informal meetings with guest speakers
- Investigate sustainable economic development and tourism practices
- Learn to sketch architectural concepts quickly and confidently
- Create an illustrated project plan depicting village values and goals for sustainability
- Gain knowledge of local, national, European and global sustainability principles
This program consists of pre-departure research and course preparation, two weeks of intensive field work in Greece followed by an on campus component to produce final planning documents.
For more information, please go to: http://www.acadweb.wwu.edu/eesp/summer/greece/ithaca.shtml