The course considers how ‘green’ communities might be fostered in a contemporary urban setting. It includes concepts and theories related to transformational learning, community resilience, socio-ecological systems thinking, communications, and public engagement. Students learn some basic qualitative methods which are then applied to a term project. Field sites are located in the Region of Waterloo (and the University of Waterloo). Students also learn how to undertake research in an ethical manner and how to effectively communicate their ideas and findings. [Note: Course fee up to $100 may be charged. Formerly ERS 250] Prereq: ENVS 178; Level at least 1B; Environment and Resource Studies students only
