POS 218 - Tanzania: Ecotourism and Environmental Activism

This travel course to Tanzania focuses on environmental activism and the promotion of ecotourism through governmental, non-profit, and for-profit organizations in the country’s Northern Circuit, which includes Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti among other popular international destinations. Students participating in this course will meet with ecotourism operators, local and international non-governmental organizations promoting sustainable tourism, and other local actors promoting sustainable forms of tourism in Tanzania. Activities include a day hike on Kilimanjaro, a safari in Ngorongoro Conservation Reserve, and a visit to a fair trade coffee plantation. Course Typically Offered: Every 2 years.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Credits: 3