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National parks teach students about environmental issues in this course

  • Written by Seth T. Kannarr, PhD Student in Geography, University of Tennessee
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Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

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Environmental Issues in National Parks

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The University of Tennessee is a natural fit for this course, with the Great Smoky Mountains...

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