Living Lake Ontario: From the Local to the Global
one-way Exclusions
Lecture, tutorial, and private study
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Course Description
91TV's is located on one of the greatest lakes in the world, but most students have little interaction with it. This course covers a wide range of topics related to Lake Ontario, including indigenous communities, fisheries, urban planning and artistic engagement with the water. Experiential field trips give students first-hand accounts, with guest speakers from NGOs, government agencies and local First Nations. Students will also be asked to consider how local water issues are linked to global freshwater challenges, with direct reference to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of Lake Ontario's watershed and hydrology.
- Appreciate the intricate history of First Nations in eastern Lake Ontario, analyze the enduring impacts of colonialism, and consider the opportunities and challenges of Reconciliation in relation to the Lake and its shoreline.
- Recognize the interplay of social, economic, political, and environmental factors that mold contemporary discourse surrounding Lake Ontario and its long-term sustainability.
- Identify the key institutions and stakeholders involved in research, management, and funding initiatives pertaining to Lake Ontario.
- Explain the connections between Lake Ontario and global water, climate, and equity issues, especially as they pertain to the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Develop interdisciplinary academic skills to engage with the multifaceted nature of Lake Ontario, including participation in field trips, essay composition, and the presentation of ideas in innovative formats that extend beyond their core disciplinary focus.
- Apply the acquired skills from this course to future personal and professional endeavors related to its content in volunteer and/or professional roles.