DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENT
TREN 3P90
2007-2008
DIRECTED STUDIES:
"Social and cultural aspects of conservation in X National Park, Indonesia"
Calendar Description
Topics and readings to be chosen in consultation with a faculty member who is willing to
supervise the student.
Supervisor
John Middleton, extension 3128, john.middleton@brocku.ca
Marks
Annotated Bibliography 30 due ?
Field Journal 20 due ?
Draft Final Report 10 due ?
Final Report 40 due ?
Annotated Bibliography
Include at least 30 academic research publications relevant to the topic, including at
least 10
published in 2006 or more recently. Include with each citation one or a few
paragraphs that
give a critical evaluation of the most important contributions of the research to the topic
of the
course.
Field Journal
Keep a daily record of your direct observations and reflections on the topic of this course
during your stay in the field in Indonesia, and submit it in a sufficiently-readable form to
the
instructor.
Final Report
Prepare a formal academic report in the form of a critical combination of what is known
about the
social and cultural aspects of conservation, drawing on your own experiences in
Indonesia.
Include examples from the academic research literature. Conclude the report with
recommendations about policy options and about future research.
Policies and Penalties
The student will consult with the supervisor by e-mail weekly to the extent possible. All
written
assignments including those submitted electronically must be carefully proofread and
typed.
Submissions with many errors in grammar or spelling will not be accepted. Please
consult the
Department's policy on late or missed assignments.