MMW California Seminar is an experiential program embedded within the Making of the Modern World program, combining MMW15/122 and an onsite experience in the mountains of California. A specially-designed remote MMW course is combined with a two-week onsite experience in the the San Jacinto and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges in July . This program is offered in a partnership between the Making of the Modern World Program at Eleanor Roosevelt College and UCSD’s Outback Adventures.
The MMW California Seminar asks a set of guiding questions: In this densely populated region why are these natural spaces preserved? Who manages them, and according to what policies and practices? What ecological and other challenges do they face? And how do these natural places connect with the broader environmental, cultural, and socio-political themes addressed in MMW15? Students explore the complex interplay of nature and society, touching on such topics as climate change and its ecological impact, the politics of water and land use, the pressures of urban expansion, and the inter-relationship between environmental engagement, human well-being, and cultural identity. Students pursue answers through the classroom and through a first-hand engagement in diverse settings, including State and National Parks, National Forests and Wilderness Areas, and the National Trail System, represented by the Pacific Crest Trail.
FULFILLS REQUIREMENTS: This program fulfills the UCSD Climate Change requirement and for ERC students, fulfills MMW15 or MWW122 (for transfer students).
CAPACITY & COST: The MMW CA Seminar two experiential program is in the California Mountains and is limited to 10 students. A Program Fee covers transportation to/from UCSD, all necessary equipment, camping and lodging costs, site permits, food, and guides. The Program Fee is $600. A $200 deposit will be needed by June 2.
APPLICATION: MMW CA Seminar Mountain application .
QUESTIONS: Contact Prof. Matthew Herbst, MMW Director, at mtherbst@ucsd.edu
Prof. Matthew Herbst 