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Seeing and Reflecting on a City

Joshua Hall, Beloit College
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Initial Publication Date: July 27, 2010

Summary

This is an exercise in observation of the urban environment, combined with a reflective assignment on how the FYI course has changed how the students observe and understand cities.

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Learning Goals

Writing, observation skills. Critical thinking, especially in the reflective assignment (part 3).

Context for Use

FYI seminar, 16-18 students.

Description and Teaching Materials

Student Handouts (Microsoft Word 2007 (.docx) 139kB Jul27 10)




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