Rural Geographies

3 credits

Geographic perspectives in contemporary rural geography. Specific attention is given to social and environmental change, conflict and sustainability in Canadian and global contexts. Themes include transformations in the use of rural resources in agricultural, food, migration, and tourism production and consumption. Students are required to participate in short field trips and must arrange own transportation to/from sites within the Okanagan. Third-year standing. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of GEOG_O 128, GEOG_O 129, SUST_O 104 and one of GEOG_O 108, GEOG_O 109, GEOG_O 110, SUST_O 100.